Editing American Philosophical Society (section)

== Awards ==
In 1786, the society established the [[Magellanic Premium]], a prize for achievement in "navigation, [[astronomy]], or natural philosophy," the oldest scientific prize awarded by an American institution, which it still awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Magellanic Premium of the American Philosophical Society |url=https://www.amphilsoc.org/prizes/magellanic-premium-american-philosophical-society |access-date=December 11, 2024 |website=American Philosophical Society}}</ref> Other awards include the Barzun Prize for [[cultural history]], the Judson Daland Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Investigation, the [[Benjamin Franklin Medal (American Philosophical Society)|Benjamin Franklin Medal]] for distinguished achievement in the sciences, the [[Lashley Award]] for [[neurobiology]], the Lewis Award for the best book published by the society in the year, and the [[Thomas Jefferson Medal for Distinguished Achievement in the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences|Thomas Jefferson Medal]] for distinguished achievement in the arts, humanities, or social sciences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Awards and Prizes |url=https://www.amphilsoc.org/awards-and-prizes |access-date=December 11, 2024 |website=American Philosophical Society}}</ref>