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Enrico Fermi Award

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The Enrico Fermi Award is one of the oldest and most prestigious US science and technology awards, administered by the Department of Energy since 1956 and named after the physicist who built the first nuclear reactor.

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Who is eligible to receive the Enrico Fermi Award?

The Enrico Fermi Award is given by the United States Department of Energy to scientists who have demonstrated exceptional lifetime achievements in the field of nuclear energy. It recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the development, use, or control of nuclear technology.

What does the recipient of the Enrico Fermi Award actually get?

The winner receives a monetary prize—historically around $50,000—along with a presidential citation and a gold medal bearing a likeness of Enrico Fermi. The award is signed by both the President of the United States and the Secretary of Energy.

Why is the award named after Enrico Fermi?

The award is named after Enrico Fermi, the Italian-American physicist who built the world's first nuclear reactor in Chicago in 1942. His pioneering work laid the scientific foundation for the development of nuclear energy and the Manhattan Project.

When was the Enrico Fermi Award established?

The award was established in 1956 by the United States Atomic Energy Commission, making it one of the oldest science and technology awards given by the US government. The first recipient was John von Neumann in 1956.

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