National Medal of Science
The National Medal of Science was established as a presidential award to be given to individuals “deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences.” Congress expanded this recognition to include the social and behavioral sciences. A committee of 12 scientists and engineers is appointed by the president to evaluate the nominees for this award. The committee has established the following guidelines for selection of candidates:
- The total impact of an individual’s work on the present state of physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social and behavioral sciences;
- achievements of an unusually significant nature in relation to the potential effects of such achievements on the development of scientific thought;
- unusually distinguished service in the general advancement of science and engineering, when accompanied by substantial contributions to the content of science at some time;
- recognition by peers within the scientific community;
- contributions to innovation and industry; (6) influence on education through publications, students, etc.
Deadline: December 5, 2007
Website: https://www.fastlane.nsf.gov/honawards/medalHome.do;jsessionid=a8306551512456632620