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News Release 15-151
President Obama honors nation's leading scientists and innovators
Nearly all awardees received NSF support during careers
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The National Medal of Science is the nation's highest scientific honor. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy awarded the first Medal of Science to the late Theodore Von Karman, professor emeritus, California Institute of Technology. |
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NSF Director France Córdova spoke at a May 19 National Medals gala. |
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National Medal winners were presented with their medals at the White House. |
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President Obama honored the awardees for their contributions to America. |
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National Medal of Science is administered by NSF for the White House. |
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