The New York Academy of Sciences is widely acclaimed for its history of excellence in administering prestigious Awards programs. We have consistently identified, celebrated, and supported outstanding emerging talent and foremost senior figures in the scientific community.
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Our community of honorees go on to secure faculty positions at universities, lead their own research laboratories, and establish companies, some of which are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. These awardees are a wellspring of inspiration and serve as mentors for the next generation of scientists.
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Our approach involves crafting carefully tailored programs that address unmet needs, thus ensuring that our prizes and awards deliver a genuinely impactful difference.
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