More Resources
The following websites provide more information about the National Medal of Science.
Public Law 86-209
Text of the original public law.
National Science & Technology Medals Foundation
Website of the nonprofit organization established to support the National Medals.
The President's Committee on the National Medal of Science
List of current committee members.
Nomination Information for the National Medal of Science
Background informaiton, elibibility, award selection considerations, and nomination and letters of support requirements.
National Medal of Science Laureates
Search or select a list of all recipients.
Medal of Science
NSF Fact Sheet
President Obama Honors Nation's Top Scientists and Innovators, Dec. 21, 2012
White House Press Release
President Obama Awards Nation's Top Scientists and Innovators Highest Honor, Feb. 1, 2013
NSF Press Release and Video Clips
President Obama presents the National Medals of Science, National Medals of Technology and Innovation, Nov. 24, 2014
NSF Press Release
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