FASEB Excellence in Science Award facts for kids

The Excellence in Science Award is a special prize given to amazing women scientists. It was started in 1989 by a group called the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB). This award celebrates women who have done really great work in biological science, which is the study of living things. It recognizes women whose research has greatly helped us understand different areas of science.

The award also includes a $10,000 research grant. This money helps the winning scientist continue her important work. The grant is funded by Eli Lilly and Company, a company that makes medicines.

What is the Excellence in Science Award?

The Excellence in Science Award is a way to celebrate and encourage women who are making big discoveries in biology. It highlights their important contributions to science.

Who Can Win This Award?

To be considered for this award, a woman must be a member of one or more of the science groups that are part of FASEB. The award looks for women whose long careers have shown excellent research and have helped us learn more about a specific science topic.

Award Winners: Celebrating Great Scientists

Many talented women scientists have received the Excellence in Science Award since it began in 1989. These winners include researchers who have made breakthroughs in many different fields of biology.

Some of the early winners include:

• 1989 Marian Koshland
• 1990 Elizabeth Hay
• 1991 Ellen Vitetta

More recently, the award has recognized scientists at different stages of their careers:

• 2022:

Lifetime Achievement : Arlene H. Sharpe

Mid-Career Investigator : Sallie R. Permar

Early-Career Investigator : Smita Krishnaswamy

• 2023:

Lifetime Achievement : Elaine S. Jaffe

Mid-Career Investigator : Paola Arlotta

Early-Career Investigator : Diana Libuda

See also

• List of biology awards