This timeline documents the major awards and honors received by Claude Shannon in recognition of his profound contributions to science and engineering.
Alfred Noble Prize of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers
1949
Shannon received the Alfred Noble Prize of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers for his groundbreaking work on information theory.
Stuart Ballantine Medal of the Franklin Institute
1955
Shannon was awarded the Stuart Ballantine Medal of the Franklin Institute for his contributions to communication theory.
IEEE Medal of Honor
1966
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) awarded Shannon its Medal of Honor, the highest honor in the field of electrical engineering.
Marconi International Fellowship
1972
Shannon received the Marconi International Fellowship for his pioneering work in information theory and its impact on global communications.
Harold Pender Award
1983
He received the Harold Pender Award from the University of Pennsylvania.
Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences
1985
Shannon was awarded the Kyoto Prize in Basic Sciences for his fundamental contributions to information theory.
National Medal of Science
1993
Shannon was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Bill Clinton for his extraordinary contributions to mathematics, engineering, and computer science.
