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AWARDS AND HONORSNational Science Foundation — National Medal of ScienceThe National Medal of Science was established in 1959 as a presidential award to be given to individuals Òdeserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences.Ó 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 this award. Recipients (* indicates deceased)
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