The Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science was established in 1889 by the will of Columbia University president Frederick A. P. Barnard, and has been awarded by Columbia University, based on recommendations by the National Academy of Science, every 5 years since 1895.
Barnard Medal for Meritorious Service to Science dibentuk pada 1889 atas kehendak presiden Columbia University Frederick A. P. Barnard, dan dianugerahi oleh Columbia University, berdasarkan pada rekomendasi National Academy of Science, setiap 5 tahun sejak 1895.