President Bush Announces the Recipients of the 2007 National Medal of Science and the 2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation

26.08.08 - 08:18 ... source : Department of Commerce

... WASHINGTON""Today President George W. Bush announced the recipients of the Nation's highest honor for science and technology, naming the recipients of the 2007 National Medal of Science and the 2007 National Medal of Technology and Innovation. The National Medal of Science honors individuals for pioneering scientific research in a range of fields, including physical, biological, mathematical, social, behavioral, and engineering sciences, that enhances our understanding of the world and leads to innovations and technologies that give the United States its global economic edge. The National Science Foundation administers the award, which was established by Congress in 1959. For more information about the National Medal of Science visit www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/nms/medal.htm http://www.whitehouse.gov/goodbye/46d91722fb935a56c43682f995c9505d308 ...» Next (HTML)