President Biden will present the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation awards Tuesday at a ceremony in the White House East Room.
The winner of the National Medal of Science is chosen upon the recommendation of a committee of presidentially appointed scientists and engineers, the director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the president of the National Science Foundation.
The National Medal of Technology is chosen by the president based on the evaluation of nominees by a commerce secretary-appointed committee.
The ceremony is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. EDT.
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