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Year
2014
Subject
Earth and Environmental Science
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography |
University of California, San Diego |
La Jolla, California
Citation
For the development of observational techniques and theoretical models providing an improved understanding of the behavior of, and variations in intensity of, the Earth's magnetic field through geologic time.
Year
2012
Subject
Earth and Environmental Science
Award
Benjamin Franklin Medal
Affiliation
The Ohio State University |
Columbus, Ohio
Citation
With Ellen Mosley-Thompson, for their collective studies of ice cores from around the world which have improved the understanding of Earth's climate history, including the role of the tropics in global climate change.
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.