Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): the medal was first awarded in 1902 to j. j. thomson " for his numerous contributions to electric science , especially in reference to the phenomena of electric discharge in gases " , and has since been awarded 105 times.
Output (English): the first medal award was given in 1902 to j.j thomson for his numerous contribution to electric science , especially in reference to the electric discharge of gases and has been award 105 times since.