Breakthrough Prize
| The Breakthrough Prize | |
|---|---|
| Description | Outstanding contributions in Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics, and Mathematics |
| Presented by | Breakthrough Prize Board |
| First awarded | 2012 |
| Website | breakthroughprize.org |
The Breakthrough Prize is a set of international awards bestowed in three categories by Breakthrough Prize Board in recognition of scientific advance.[1]
- Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences
- Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics
- Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics
These prizes were founded by Sergey Brin and Anne Wojcicki, Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Yuri Milner and Julia Milner, and Jack Ma and Cathy Zhang. Committees of previous laureates choose the winners from candidates nominated in a process that’s online and open to the public.[2]
Laureates receive $3 million each in prize money. They attend a televised award ceremony designed to celebrate their achievements and inspire the next generation of scientists. As part of the ceremony schedule, they also engage in a program of lectures and discussions. Those that go on to make fresh discoveries remain eligible for future Breakthrough Prizes.[2]
Trophy
The trophy was created by artist Olafur Eliasson. Like much of Eliasson's work, the sculpture explores the common ground between art and science. It is molded into the shape of a toroid, recalling natural forms found from black holes and galaxies to seashells and coils of DNA.[3]
Reference
- ^ "$22m science prize winners announced". BBC News. 2015-11-09. Retrieved 2015-11-09.
- ^ a b "Breakthrough Prize: About". Breakthrough Prize.
- ^ "Breakthrough Prize: Trophy". Breakthrough Prize.