Dana Medal

Dana Medal
Awarded forOutstanding scientific contributions through original research in the mineralogical sciences by an individual in the midst of his or her career
Sponsored byMineralogical Society of America (MSA)
DateAnnually (typically)
CountryUnited States (awarded by US society)
First award1998

The Dana Medal, established in 1998, is awarded by the Mineralogical Society of America and is named in honor of the contributions made by James Dwight Dana (1813–1895) and Edward Salisbury Dana (1849–1935) to the science of mineralogy. It recognizes outstanding scientific contributions through original research in the mineralogical sciences by an individual in the midst of his or her career.

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