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The U.S. National Science Foundation manages and coordinates several
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NATIONAL MEDAL OF SCIENCE
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The National Medal of Science depicts a human form, surrounded by Earth, sea and
sky, contemplating and seeking to understand nature. The crystal in the figure's
hand symbolizes the universal order and also suggests the basic unit of living
things. The formula the figure is sketching in the sand symbolizes scientific
abstraction.
Credit: National Medal of Science
The President's National Medal of Science was established by the 86th Congress
in 1959 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." In 1980, 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 the award. Since its establishment, the National Medal
of Science has been awarded to 449 distinguished scientists and engineers whose
careers span decades of research and development. The National Medal of Science
is the highest presidential recognition bestowed on scientists and engineers.
The National Medal of Science is administered by NSF's Office of Integrative
Activities, on behalf of the NSF director, and is vetted and approved by the
White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
ALAN T. WATERMAN AWARD
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Alan T. Waterman award
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Congress established the Alan T. Waterman Award in August 1975 to mark NSF's
25th anniversary and to honor its first director. The annual award recognizes an
outstanding young researcher in any field of science or engineering supported by
NSF. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a
five-year period for scientific research or advanced study in the mathematical,
physical, biological, engineering, social or other sciences at the institution
of the recipient's choice. The award is the highest recognition NSF bestows on
an early-career scientist.
The Alan T. Waterman Award is administered by NSF's Office of Integrative
Activities on behalf of the NSF director.
PRESIDENTIAL EARLY CAREER AWARD FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS
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The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, or PECASE,
recognizes outstanding scientists and engineers who, early in their careers,
show exceptional potential for leadership at the frontiers of knowledge. This
presidential award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on
scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers. This award is
presented by the Office of Science and Technology Policy on behalf of the White
House. Seven U.S. government departments and two independent agencies
participate in this program.
NSF selects its PECASE honorees from the pool of CAREER award recipients. By
receiving awards through the CAREER program, NSF-nominated PECASE winners have
already demonstrated their success in their field of expertise as well as in
integrating research and education within the context of their organization's
mission. NSF management of this program rotates among the directorates.
> Find PECASE recipients
PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING
MENTORING
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Mentoring honor U.S. citizens, permanent residents and organizations that have
demonstrated excellence in mentoring individuals from groups that are
underrepresented in STEM education and workforce. Each year's awardees add to
the recognition of a widening network of outstanding mentors in the U.S.,
assuring that tomorrow's scientists and engineers will better represent the
nation's diverse population.
Individuals and organizations in all public and private sectors are eligible,
including industry, academia, primary and secondary education, military and
government, nonprofit organizations and foundations. Nominations are encouraged
from all geographical regions in the U.S., its territories or possessions,
particularly NSF EPSCoR jurisdictions.
These awards are managed by NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources
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inquiries to PAESMEM@nsf.gov.
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PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE TEACHING
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Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching are the
highest recognition that a kindergarten through 12th-grade mathematics or
science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the U.S. Enacted by
Congress in 1983, this program authorizes the president to bestow up to 108
awards each year.
The award recognizes teachers for their contributions to teaching and learning
and their ability to help students make progress in mathematics and science. In
addition to honoring individual achievement, the goal of the award program is to
exemplify the highest standards of mathematics and science teaching. Awardees
serve as models for their colleagues, inspiration to their communities and
leaders in the improvement of mathematics and science education.
These awards are managed by NSF's Directorate for Education and Human Resources
on behalf of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
> View recent award recipients
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NATIONAL SCIENCE BOARD HONORARY AWARDS
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The National Science Board recognizes contributions to American science and
public understanding of science through two annual, honorary awards: the
Vannevar Bush Award and the Public Service Award.
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