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Year
1984
Subject
Life Science
Award
Cresson
Affiliation
UCLA
Citation
For investigation of genetics of mucopolysaccharide storage disease.
Year
2004
Subject
Electrical Engineering
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
The Pennsylvania State University | University Park, Pennsylvania
Citation
For his invention of multiphase piezoelectric transducers and their spatial architecture, which revolutionized the field of acoustic imaging.
Year
2015
Subject
Computer and Cognitive Science
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Center for Brain Plasticity and Recovery, Georgetown University │ Washington, D.C.
Citation
For her contributions to understanding the nature of human language, including the acquisition of spoken and visual language in both typically developing children and those developing in atypical environments; to characterizing critical periods for language learning; and to improving methods for language recovery after damage to the brain.
Year
2011
Subject
Chemistry
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
The Scripps Research Institute |
University of California, San Diego |
La Jolla, California
Citation
For his achievements in synthetic organic chemistry, particularly for the development of methods for preparing complex substances found in nature, which have potential applications in the field of medicine.
Year
2023
Subject
Civil and Mechanical Engineering
Award
Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
Affiliation
University of Maryland, College Park | College Park, Maryland
Citation
For pioneering the advancement and application of knowledge at the intersections among infrastructure, environment, public health, and equity through groundbreaking research on transportation systems and climate-related hazards.
Year
1987
Subject
Leadership
Award
Fahrney
Affiliation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Citation
For leadership in science administration.
Year
1968
Subject
Life Science
Award
Franklin
Affiliation
National Institute of Health │ Bethesda, Maryland
Citation
For breaking the genetic code.
Year
2019
Subject
Leadership
Award
Bower Award for Business Leadership
Affiliation
PepsiCo, Retired │ Purchase, New York
Citation
For her visionary leadership of PepsiCo, where her focus on global growth, nutrition and healthier products, science and engineering education and training, and the empowerment of women and girls positioned the food and beverage giant as a leading force in worldwide business and social responsibility.
Year
2006
Subject
Computer and Cognitive Science
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Nielsen Norman Group | Palo Alto, California
Citation
For the development of the field of user-centered design, which utilizes our understanding of how people think to develop technologies designed to be easily usable.
Year
2006
Subject
Life Science
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
The Rockefeller University | New York, New York
Citation
For his discovery of neuronal replacement in the adult vertebrate brain, and the elaboration of the mechanism and choreography of this phenomenon; and also for showing that neuronal stem cells are the responsible agents, thereby generating a completely new approach to the quest for cures for brain injury and degenerative disease.
Year
2010
Subject
Life Science
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
University of Pennsylvania |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Citation
For the discovery that alterations to chromosomes can cause cancer, and further research leading to the development of a therapy that now cures 95% of individuals with chronic myelogenous leukemia.
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.