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Year
1932
Subject
Physics
Award
Potts
Affiliation
Corpus Christi College, University of Cambridge │ Cambridge, England
Citation
For diffraction of electrons by thin films.
Year
1922
Subject
Physics
Award
Franklin
Affiliation
University of Cambridge │ Cambridge, England
Citation
For service as teacher and leader in electricity and the constitution of matter.
Year
1910
Subject
Physics
Award
Cresson
Citation
For distinguished work in physical sciences.
Year
1894
Subject
Engineering
Award
Scott - on behalf of the City of Philadelphia
Year
2003
Subject
Civil Engineering
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Thornton & Tomasetti Group, Inc. | Washington, D.C.
Citation
For his insightful and imaginative use of common structural elements in the design of long span structures and high rise buildings, which includes the world's tallest building; for his leadership role in the investigation of structural failures, coupled with the translation of these failure investigations into lessons for the design of safer structures; and for his tireless work to motivate high school students to pursue careers in structural engineering, architecture and the construction industry.
Year
2008
Subject
Electrical Engineering
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Virginia Polytechnic and State University | Blacksburg, Virginia
Citation
With Arun Phadke, for pioneering contributions to the development and application of microprocessor controllers in electric power systems. These devices make synchronized measurements to monitor and protect components throughout the power grid, playing a key role in diminishing the frequency and impact of blackouts.
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.