The Franklin Institute is pleased to announce The Franklin Institute Awards Class of 2022! Please join us in congratulating our newest laureates for their remarkable achievements during The Franklin Institute Awards Week—May 2–5, 2022.
Paul Slovic, Ph.D., 2022 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
Stéphane Bancel, Albert Bourla, DVM, Ph.D., and Alex Gorsky, 2022 Bower Award for Business Leadership
Kafui Dzirasa, M.D., Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin NextGen Award
Sheldon Weinbaum, Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Biomedical Engineering
Carol V. Robinson DBE, FRS, FRSC, FMedSci, 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry
Sallie W. Chisholm, Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Earth and Environmental Science
P. Daniel Dapkus, Ph.D. and Russell D. Dupuis, Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering
Katalin Karikó, Ph.D. and Drew Weissman, M.D., Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science
Edward C. Stone, Ph.D., 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Physics
Now in its 198th year, The Franklin Institute Awards pays tribute to our namesake and America’s first citizen scientist, Benjamin Franklin, by honoring the greatest minds in science, engineering, and industry. Our newest laureates are making our world safer, healthier, and more connected. Their work helps us better understand our brains and our behavior. It sheds light on our universe—from tiny ocean organisms to the far reaches of our galaxy. They are mentors and role models for the next generation of science and engineering trailblazers. They are creating a better future for us all.
The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony & Dinner will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2022. For event information, click here.
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The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony was live-streamed at 7:00 pm ET on May 5, 2022 from The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony was live-streamed at 7:00 pm ET on May 5, 2022 from The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Convocation Book
Learn about the laureates and their transformational work in the downloadable 2022 Convocation Book.
2022 Laureate Events
The Franklin Institute is pleased to present a series of informative and engaging in-person, hybrid, and virtual events highlighting our 2022 laureates.
Call for Nominations
The Franklin Institute is currently accepting nominations for the Benjamin Franklin Medals and the Bower Award for Business Leadership.
The Franklin Institute Awards Throughout History
The long, distinguished history of The Franklin Institute Awards Program dates back to 1824. Learn more about some of our notable laureates.
