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FAQsThe BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge Awards seek to recognize and encourage world-class research and artistic creation, prizing contributions of lasting impact for their originality, theoretical significance and ability to push back the frontiers of the known world. These international awards span eight categories: Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), Biomedicine, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Information and Communication Technologies, Economics, Finance and Management, Contemporary Music, Climate Change and Development Cooperation.
2011 WINNERS
The award goes to U.S. biochemist of Russian origin Alexander Varshavsky for his discovery of the mechanisms intervening in protein degradation and their importance in biological systems. His work has implications for the understanding of cancer and immunological and neurodegenerative diseases.Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
Swiss astrophysicists Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz receive the award for developing new astronomical instruments and experimental techniques that led to the first observation of planets outside the solar system.Information and Communication Technologies
The award goes to U.S. electrical engineer Carver Mead for his influential thinking in silicon technology. His work has enabled the development of the microchips that drive the electronic devices (laptops, tablets, smartphones, DVD players) ubiquitous in our daily lives.
The award goes to German-born American physicist Isaac Held for his fundamental and pioneering contributions to our understanding of the structure of atmospheric circulation systems, and the role of water vapor – the most important greenhouse gas – in climate change.Upcoming Award Announcements
Ecology and Conservation Biology
7.2.2012
Contemporary Music
14.2.2012
Economics, Finance and Management
21.2.2012
Development Cooperation
28.2.2012
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