2020 Timoshenko Medal Acceptance Lecture: Mechanics: Evergreen and Forever New

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Presented at the Virtual IMECE Conference, November 17, 2020Dear Friends and Colleagues, and Our Extended and Extensive Mechanics Family:Thank you.I am deeply honored to be selected for this incredible recognition—the Timoshenko Medal. Wow, I have to catch my breath just at the thought. Everyone here today understands how meaningful this recognition is in our applied mechanics community, and there simply are no words to express my gratitude and appreciation. So, again, thank you.