President Obama has often spoken of his commitment to “returning science to its rightful place.” Yesterday that place was the East Room of the White House, where the President welcomed the winners of the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation and presented their awards. Thirteen individuals and a three-person team were recognized for a wide range of groundbreaking achievements that include the development of “super-glue” adhesives, digital photography, and the microprocessors at the heart of today’s computers; insights into human and animal diseases and the biological basis of memory; advances in understanding the dynamics of climate; and profound discoveries in pure mathematics and quantum physics.
The medals, presented by the President in front of an enthusiastic audience of over 200 guests, are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government on scientists, engineers, and inventors. Recipients are selected based on their outstanding contributions to human knowledge and for enhancing American competitiveness and quality of life.
Daniel Akaka Daniel Inouye David Vitter Debbie Stabenow Dennis Hastert
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