Björkén Prize Explained

The Björkén Prize (Swedish: Björkénska priset) is a scientific award given by Uppsala University. It is awarded for outstanding research in science and the theoretical branches of medicine. The prize was established in 1893 from a donation given by university lecturer (1833–1893). Björkén was a physician and medical assistant professor in surgery and obstetrics at Uppsala. The prize was first awarded in 1902 on the day of his death.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The Björkén Prize is alternately awarded for achievement in four different fields:

• Botany, zoology, and landscape planning
• Chemistry, mineralogy, metallurgy, and geology
• Physics, mechanics, and engineering science
• Theoretical disciplines of medical sciences

References

1. Web site: John Björkén. NE Nationalencyklopedin AB . October 1, 2020.
2. Web site: Björkén, John 1833–1893. Alvin. October 1, 2020.
3. Web site: Björkén Prize. Uppsala University, Department of Physics and Astronomy. October 1, 2020.

External links

• The Björkén Prize webpage