Biden Names 25 Recipients Of National Medals Of Science, Technology
President Biden has announced 14 new recipients of the National Medal of Science and 11 winners of National Medal of Technology & Innovation.
Two University of Minnesota professors each awarded National Medal of Science
Two University of Minnesota professors each received the National Medal of Science at a White House ceremony last week for their work in geochemistry and ecology.
Former Michigan State interim president awarded National Medal of Science
Woodruff is the first person from MSU to receive the prestigious award, presented to people who make significant global contributions in scientific research.
Princetonians honored with National Medals of Science
Princeton molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler, emeritus professors Larry Martin Bartels and Ingrid Daubechies, and undergraduate alumni John Dabiri and Cynthia Dwork received the National Medal of Science,
Two From HMS Receive National Medals of Science, Technology and Innovation
David Walt, the HMS Hansjörg Wyss Professor of Biologically Inspired Engineering and professor of pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, was awarded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation for co-inventing the DNA microarray, enabling large-scale genetic analysis and better personalized medicine.
Former Ohio State president Kristina Johnson given national science award by Biden
Kristina M. Johnson, who began her academic career in engineering, served as president of Ohio State from 2020 to 2023.
Former MSU interim President Teresa Woodruff wins National Medal of Science
Woodruff was recognized for pioneering the field of oncofertility and "harnessing the power of science" to deliver solutions to Americans.
Wendy Freedman awarded National Medal of Science
Prof. Wendy Freedman, one of world’s leading cosmologists, has been awarded the National Medal of Science, the country’s highest scientific honor.
Former Interim MSU President receives National Medal of Science
Teresa Woodruff, former interim president at Michigan State University, became the first MSU faculty member to receive the National Medal of Science, the highest recognition the nation can bestow on scientists and engineers.
Two University of Minnesota scientists honored with National Medal of Science
On January 3, 2025, the Biden White House presented Professors R. Lawrence Edwards and David Tilman with the nation’s highest scientific award.
Bill Nye the Science Guy awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Bill Nye, the beloved television personality known as Bill Nye the Science Guy, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden.
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Jennifer Doudna receives National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Jennifer Doudna, a UC Berkeley biochemist who shared the 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the invention of CRISPR-Cas9 ...
Esteemed Duke professor earns national recognition
President Joe Biden has been handing out medals lately, and a Duke University professor is among the recipients.