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Year
2006
Subject
Physics
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati | Trieste, Italy
Citation
With J. Peter Toennies, for the development of new techniques for studying molecules, including unstable species that could not be examined otherwise, by embedding them in extremely small and ultra-cold droplets of helium. Their work also led to a better understanding of the extraordinary properties of superfluid helium, such as its ability to flow without friction.
Year
2016
Subject
Chemistry
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
New York University │ New York, New York
Citation
For his conceptualization and demonstration that DNA can be used as a construction material that can spontaneously form sub-microscopic structures of diverse shapes and functions, with potential applications in disease treatment, mechanics, and computation.
Year
2010
Subject
Electrical Engineering
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Darmstadt University of Technology |
Darmstadt, Germany
Citation
With James E. West, for the invention and development of the first practical electret microphone, which can inexpensively be made small enough to fit into cellular phones, digital cameras, and other portable devices.
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.