Mayor's Award for Excellence in Science and Technology
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The Mayor's Award for Excellence in Science and Technology is given annually to recognise important members of the science and engineering communities in New York City
. Candidates must live or work in the city.
Nominations are submitted in five categories:
The Mayor
chooses winners from a list of finalists submitted by the New York Academy of Sciences and the Department of Cultural Affairs.
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. Candidates must live or work in the city.
Nominations are submitted in five categories:
- Biological and Medical Sciences
- Mathematical, Physical, Engineering Sciences
- Technology
- Public Understanding of Science and Technology
- Young Investigator (for scientists and engineers under the age of 40)
The Mayor
Mayor of New York City
The Mayor of the City of New York is head of the executive branch of New York City's government. The mayor's office administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and state laws within New York City.The budget overseen by the...
chooses winners from a list of finalists submitted by the New York Academy of Sciences and the Department of Cultural Affairs.