The Franklin Institute seeks nominations for the 2023 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science of individuals who have made significant scientific or engineering contributions that improve the safety, sustainability, and resilience of civil infrastructure in a world faced with climate change, natural disasters, increased use due to population growth, and infrastructure that has outlived its design life. Nominations should recognize fundamental contributions that have had a broad impact. Nominations are encouraged in, but not limited to, the following subtopics:
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data analytics, statistical algorithms, and cloud computing
- Natural disaster risk analysis, management and vulnerability of interdependent systems, and real time monitoring and control
- Technological advances related to transforming waste to potable water and energy
- Design innovations, heuristics, methodologies, and standards with application to transportation, water and sanitation, power, bridge, and building infrastructure
Nominations should clearly indicate the scientific or engineering impact—innovative, technical, and/or conceptual—and the societal and/or economic impact of the nominee’s work.
The prize is $250,000 USD and a 14-karat gold medal. Deadline to submit is March 31, 2022.
https://www.fi.edu/awards/bower-award-prize-achievement-science
