Portions of this video segment were captured during Professor Herschbach's 1995 Science Center Lecture on Franklin.

In an interview with John Rosenberg, editor of Harvard Magazine, Professor Herscbach reflects on the contributions of Benjamin Franklin.

The Science Center Research Lecture Series began in 1973, and is an opportunity for faculty members at Harvard to present their scientific research in terms accessible to a non-professional audience. Almost 150 faculty have shared their research findings, opening a window on science to students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.