Cortada wins Excellence in Science Communication Award at National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, January 12, 2024
National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20418
The Presidents of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, acting on the recommendation of the committee of the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Award for Excellence in Science Communications, confer upon Xavier Cortada, a 2023 award in the Science Communicator: Independent category.
Cortada’s enduring body of work is excellent, effectively raising awareness about environmental issues through an emotionally charged and easily accessible approach. His work serves as a powerful testament to the transformative potential of socially engaged art, empowering individuals to take collective action. By skillfully marrying science, art and activism, Cortada not only elicits empathy but also empowers viewers to become agents of change.
In a world where environmental concerns loom large, Cortada’s work is a shining example of how science and art can transcend boundaries, touch hearts, and inspire meaningful, collective action in the face of pressing challenges.
National Academy of Engineering
