Eugene Ghiron Fubini (April 19, 1913 - August 5, 1997) was an Italian-American physicist, academic, and scholar who participated in research that led to the creation of the first atomic bomb and also served as United States Assistant Secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson Administrations.
[1] He is known as a defense policy-maker of the Cold War and was the principal manager of the Pentagon's research and development programs.
[1] In June 1963, President John F. Kennedy selected him for the additional position of United States Assistant Secretary of Defense, with responsibilities encompassing military research and development programs.
The Defense Science Board presents the Eugene G. Fubini Award on an annual basis for distinguished service.
This award is to recognize an individual who has made highly significant contributions to the Department of Defense in an advisory capacity over a sustained period of time.