The White House Awards National Medals of Science and National Medals of Technology and Innovation

We envision a world in which the diversity of the American society is reflected in the recipients of all prestigious STEM honors, including future Laureate classes of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

On October 24, 2023 President Biden honored 19 individuals and a team of three with the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), awards John O. Dabiri the National Medal of Science during an awards ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, January 3, 2025.

Jun 4, 2020 · Science and technology are potent agents of positive change, benefitting nearly every realm of human endeavor. The United States honors STEM’s highest achievers with the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.

The National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation Laureates are the top US contributors to scientific and technological innovation and discovery. Over 700 individuals, teams and companies have been named and …

Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), awards Bonnie L. Bassler the National Medal of Science during an awards ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, January 3, 2025.

Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), awards Wendy L. Freedman the National Medal of Science during an awards ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, January 3, 2025.

This April, the NSTMF will bring together the new class of NMS and NMTI Laureates with STEM industry leadership, legislators and policymakers, government agency representation, and undergraduate students. They will convene for a weekend of policy discussions, inspiration, and celebration in Washington, DC.

Arati Prabhakar, Ph.D., Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), awards Helen M. Blau the National Medal of Science during an awards ceremony at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, DC, January 3, …