Hodgkins Medal
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DescriptionContributions to the understanding of the physical environment
Presented bySmithsonian Institution
| Hodgkins Medal | |
|---|---|
 Hodgkins medal awarded to J.J. Thomson, 1902 | |
| Description | Contributions to the understanding of the physical environment |
| Presented by | Smithsonian Institution |
The Hodgkins Medal is awarded annually or biennially by the Smithsonian Institution for important contributions to the understanding of the physical environment as it affects the welfare of man.[1]
It was established in 1893 in honor of Thomas George Hodgkins, who left his fortune to the Smithsonian, stipulating that a portion be used to promote atmospheric research.[2]