  The Nobel Prize is awarded each year to individuals who have conferred the
greatest benefit to humankind in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Economics,
Literature, and Peace, and is considered by many to be the most prestigious
recognition for one's body of work. Receiving a Nobel prize confers a sense of
financial independence and significant prestige, vaulting its recipients to
global prominence. Apart from the prize money (approximately US$1,145,000), a
Nobel laureate can expect to benefit in a number of ways, including increased
success in securing grants, wider adoption and promulgation of one's theories
and ideas, increased professional and academic opportunities, and, in some
cases, a measure of celebrity. A Nobel laureate's affiliated institution, by
extension, also greatly benefits. Because of this, many institutions seek to
employ Nobel Prize winners or individuals who have a high likelihood of winning
one in the future. Many of the recent discoveries and innovations recognized
with a Nobel Prize were made possible only because of advanced computing
capabilities. Understanding the ways in which advanced research computing
facilities and services are essential in enabling new and important discoveries
cannot be overlooked in examining the value of a Nobel Prize. This paper
explores an institution's benefits of having a Nobel Prize winner among its
ranks.
