Germany/Usa

Lorraine Daston

2024 Balzan Prize for History of Modern and Contemporary Science

For the extent, originality and variety of her work, which has drawn on a wide range of scientific fields to highlight the mental representations and values underlying research activity; for the number and quality of her articles and books, which have opened up new paths in the history and epistemology of sciences; for her contribution to the training of generations of researchers; and for her support - as head of prestigious institutions - for innovative research projects.

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science