ENHP’s Wininger Gives a Scientific Analysis of Eisenhower's Farewell Address

Michael Wininger, assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, ENHP, spoke at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home on June 4 as part of a special program about the composition of President Eisenhower's farewell address from a scientific viewpoint.

"Ike & The Draft: What Molecular Biology Can Tell Us About Eisenhower's Farewell Address," was the title of his talk, which examined the use of DNA sequencing technology to determine the order in which the many drafts of the speech were composed. In this famous speech, Eisenhower warned of the dangers of the military-industrial complex.

Wininger made his presentation at the Museum’s Visitors Center auditorium, which is located in Abilene, Kansas. His talk was open to the public.

Wininger, who teaches integrative biology and neuroscience at the University of Hartford, also directs the Rehabilitation Computronics Laboratory in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, which focuses on bioinstrumentation, performance measures and assistive devices. Wininger has degrees in physics and mathematics from the University of Connecticut and a PhD in biomedical engineering from Rutgers University.

The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, a nonpartisan federal institution, is part of the Presidential Libraries network operated by the National Archives and Records Administration. Presidential Libraries promote understanding of the presidency and the American experience. The Library preserves and provides access to historical materials, supports research, and creates interactive programs and exhibits that educate and inspire.