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A photo of Joachim Frank
Joachim
Frank
Year
2014
Subject
Life Science
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Columbia University | New York, New York
Citation
For the development of Cryo-Electron Microscopy, for using this technology to investigate the structure of large organic molecules at high resolution, and for discoveries regarding the mechanism of protein synthesis in cells.
Kenneth C. Frazier
Kenneth C.
Frazier
Year
2023
Subject
Leadership
Award
Bower Award for Business Leadership
Affiliation

Merck & Co., Inc., Retired | Kenilworth, New Jersey | General Catalyst | New York, New York

Citation

For his distinguished tenure leading Merck & Co., one of the world’s most innovative healthcare companies, including driving breakthrough developments in immuno-oncology, and for his authoritative voice for social equity and expanded access to quality affordable healthcare in underserved communities.

Irwin
Fridovich
Year
1997
Subject
Life Science
Award
Cresson
Affiliation
Duke University Medical Center │ Durham, North Carolina
Citation
For discovering the biology of free radical reactions in living organisms.
C. J.
Frosch
Year
1969
Subject
Engineering
Award
Longstreth
Elaine Fuchs, Ph.D.
Elaine
Fuchs
Year
2023
Subject
Life Science
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation

The Rockefeller University | New York, New York

Citation

For elucidating the genetics of skin diseases and mechanisms that guide skin renewal, yielding insights into aging, inflammation, and cancer.

Kunihiko Fukushima
Kunihiko
Fukushima
Year
2021
Subject
Electrical Engineering
Award
Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
Affiliation
Fuzzy Logic Systems Institute │ Fukuoka, Japan │ Osaka University, Former │ Osaka, Japan │ NHK Science and Technology Research Laboratories, Former │ Tokyo, Japan
Citation
For his pioneering research that applied principles of neuroscience to engineering through his invention of the first deep convolutional neural network, “Neocognitron”—a key contribution to the development of artificial intelligence.
Harold P.
Furth
Year
1992
Subject
Physics
Award
Fahrney
Affiliation
Princeton University
Citation
For contributions to the field of plasma physics.
Dennis
Gabor
Year
1968
Subject
Physics
Award
Michelson
Affiliation
University College, London │ London, England
Citation
For establishing the scientific basis for holography.
Robert W.
Galvin
Year
1993
Subject
Leadership
Award
Bower Award for Business Leadership
Affiliation
Motorola, Inc.
Citation
For entrepreneurial spirit and quality management of Motorola, Inc.
Paul
Ganser
Year
1963
Subject
Engineering
Award
Clark
Eugene
Garfield
Year
1984
Subject
Computer and Cognitive Science
Award
Wetherill
Affiliation
The Scientist
Citation
For development of a system for managing scientific literature.



Notes:

  • "Franklin" Medals are not the same as "Benjamin Franklin" Medals. The Benjamin Franklin Medal was initiated in 1998 to represent the combined legacies of several historic medals, including the Franklin Medal.
  • The Scott Medal is awarded by the City of Philadelphia. Prior to 1920, the Institute's Committee on Science and the Arts selected the medalists and the Scott Medals were presented on Awards Day at The Franklin Institute.
  • For more information about The Franklin Institute Awards program, contact the Awards Program Director at awards@fi.edu.