Chad A. Mirkin, Northwestern University (IMAGE) Northwestern University Caption Northwestern University nanoscientist Chad A. Mirkin is the first recipient of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in Convergence Research from the National Academy of Sciences. Credit Matthew Gilson Photography Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.