Dr. Langer's groundbreaking work has earned him numerous prestigious awards and recognitions. He is one of the few individuals to have received both the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Additionally, he has been elected to all three U.S. National Academies: the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the National Academy of Medicine. His contributions to the field of nanotechnology have also been acknowledged through various honorary degrees and international awards.