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Dennis H.
Klatt
Year
1987
Subject
Computer and Cognitive Science
Award
Wetherill
Affiliation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Citation
For the design of a machine that can articulate written language.
A photo of Daniel Kleppner
Daniel
Kleppner
Year
2014
Subject
Physics
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, Massachusetts
Citation
For many pioneering contributions to discoveries of novel quantum phenomena involving the interaction of atoms with electromagnetic fields and the behavior of atoms at ultra-low temperatures.
Donald Ervin
Knuth
Year
1988
Subject
Computer and Cognitive Science
Award
Franklin
Affiliation
Stanford University
Citation
For theory of computation and typeface design.
Carl
Koch
Year
1967
Subject
Engineering
Award
Brown
Masatoshi Koshiba
Masatoshi
Koshiba
Year
2003
Subject
Physics
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
University of Tokyo | Hongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo
Citation
With Raymond Davis and John N. Bahcall, for their work that led to an understanding of neutrino emission from the sun.
Ezra S.
Krendel
Year
1960
Subject
Computer and Cognitive Science
Award
Levy
Ezra S.
Krendel
Year
1960
Subject
Computer and Cognitive Science
Award
Levy
Martin D.
Kruskal
Year
1986
Subject
Physics
Award
Potts
Affiliation
Rutgers University | Princeton University
Citation
For his work on mathematical physics and early creation combinations of analysis and computation, and work in the properties of solitons.
Jean-Pierre Kruth
Jean-Pierre
Kruth
Year
2015
Subject
Mechanical Engineering
Award
Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
Affiliation
KU Leuven │ Leuven, Belgium
Citation
For his pioneering research in additive manufacturing (3D printing), which led to many technological innovations and several global companies. His work has inspired further research, enabled the creation of many patents, and built the foundation for others’ businesses.
A photo of Mark Kryder
Mark H.
Kryder
Year
2014
Subject
Electrical Engineering
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Citation
With Shunichi Iwasaki, for the development and realization of the system of Perpendicular Magnetic Recording, which has enabled a dramatic increase in the storage capacity of computer-readable media.
Shiriki K.
Kumanyika
Year
1997
Subject
Life Science
Award
Corson
Affiliation
Department of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Illinois at Chicago
Citation
For health strategies on obesity and chronic disease.



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.