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Robert K.

Merton
(1910.7.4-2003.2.23)

National Medal of Science

Research Career
Merton, whose work in theoretical sociology during a career spanning more than 50 years at Columbia has been celebrated worldwide, was cited for founding the sociology of science and for his pioneering contributions to the study of social life, especially the selffulfilling prophecy() and the unintended consequences of social action ."

Research Value
"His work is innovative, broadly influential and extraordinarily durable," said the National Academy of Sciences, which nominated him.

Won the NMOS


He had won the National Medal of Science, the nation's highest scientific honor, the White House announced Sept. 8, 1994. This was the first time the National Medal of Science had been awarded to a sociologist.

Mertons words about the Medal


"I am deeply moved by this matchless honor, the more so for the peer recognition it gives the sociology of science."

History of the Medal


The National Medal of Science was created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961. Selection is based on an individual's work in physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, behavioral or social sciences. Winners are selected by the Committee on the National Medals of Science, which receives nominations from the National Academy of Sciences and other scientific and engineering organizations.

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