President Obama Awards 12 The National Medal Of Science
Monday, February 4, 2013 - 14:01
in Mathematics & Economics
President Obama has awarded 12 researchers the National Medal of Science. 11 inventors also the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. Those are the highest government honors bestowed upon scientists, engineers and inventors. This year's event marks the 50th anniversary of the presentation of the first National Medals of Science in 1963 by President John F. Kennedy. The recipients received their awards at a White House ceremony. read more