If I understand your point correctly, I think what you're describing is "engineering". This deep thinking seems like 'science' to me, while putting together tho

If I understand your point correctly, I think what you're describing is "engineering". This deep thinking seems like 'science' to me, while putting together those pieces of theory into new and exciting practice (products) does seem like an award - I think many people on this site are financially well compensated for such engineering, prizes and awards notwithstanding.