Rita Levi-Montalcini received the Max Weinstein Award in 1963.
On October 24, 1963, Rita Levi-Montalcini became the first woman scientist to receive the Max Weinstein Award from the United Cerebral Palsy Research and Educational Foundation. This accolade recognized her outstanding contributions to neurological research, marking a significant achievement in an era where women in science were often overshadowed by their male counterparts. Levi-Montalcini's receipt of this award underlined her role as a leading figure in the study of neurobiology.