Lorraine Daston Honored with the 2024 Balzan Price

Lorraine Daston, member of the Collegium’s advisory board, has been awarded the 2024 Balzan Prize for History of Modern and Contemporary Science in recognition of the breadth, originality, and diversity of her work. Her research spans a wide array of scientific disciplines, shedding light on the mental frameworks and values that underpin scientific inquiry. This honor also acknowledges the substantial impact of the number and quality of her articles and books, which have opened up new paths in the history and epistemology of sciences. Furthermore, Daston’s contribution to mentoring successive generations of researchers and her leadership in prestigious institutions, supporting innovative research projects, are also recognized.