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Sethuraman Panchanathan Wins 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award

21 September 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSSethuramanPanchanathanWins 2026 ArthurM. Bueche Award21 September 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The National Academy of Engineering chose Indian-American computer scientist Sethuraman Panchanathan for its 2026 Arthur M. Bueche Award.

Key facts

  • Awardee: Sethuraman Panchanathan; conferred by: National Academy of Engineering.
  • Distinction: first Indian-American winner.
  • Award set up in 1982 for contributions to science and technology policy.
  • Earlier honour: Padma Shri, 2025, Science and Engineering.

Exam angle

  • Award: Arthur M. Bueche Award 2026.
  • Field: science and technology policy.
  • Year it began: 1982.
  • Winner’s other honour: Padma Shri, 2025.

Test yourself

1. Who received the Arthur M. Bueche Award 2026?

The National Academy of Engineering named Panchanathan.

2. Which body confers the Arthur M. Bueche Award?

The award is given by the National Academy of Engineering.

3. The Arthur M. Bueche Award, started in 1982, recognises contributions to what?

It honours science and technology policy contributions.

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