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Awards and Honors
This timeline lists some of the major awards and honors received by Richard Feynman throughout his distinguished career.
Albert Einstein Award
1954
Feynman received the Albert Einstein Award in recognition of his significant contributions to theoretical physics.
Nobel Prize in Physics
1965
Feynman shared the 1965 Nobel Prize in Physics with Julian Schwinger and Shin'ichirō Tomonaga for their fundamental work in quantum electrodynamics.
National Medal of Science
1979
Feynman was awarded the National Medal of Science by President Jimmy Carter in recognition of his outstanding contributions to science.
Asteroid 3621 Feynman
Posthumously
Asteroid 3621 Feynman was named in his honor, a testament to his lasting impact on science and his enduring legacy.
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Main milestones
Academic Career at Cornell and Caltech
Challenger Disaster Investigation
Early Life and Education
Feynman's Philosophy and Approach to Science
Later Life and Illness
Legacy and Influence
Personal Life and Relationships
Public Persona and Popularization of Science
Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) and the Nobel Prize
The Manhattan Project
Travels and Adventures
Show all