Presidential and Honorary Awards
The National Science Foundation (NSF) administers several awards programs in partnership with the White House. These programs provide Presidential awards that
denote remarkable achievement by outstanding scientists, engineers, and educators who demonstrate exceptional leadership in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and STEM education.
NATIONAL MEDAL OF SCIENCE
The President's National Medal of Science, the nation's highest scientific
honor, is given to individuals who deserve special recognition
by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge
in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, or social
and behavioral sciences.
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PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS
AND SCIENCE TEACHING (PAEMST)
The Presidential
Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
(PAEMST) Program was established in 1983.
The program identifies outstanding mathematics and science
teachers, kindergarten through 12th grade, in each state and
the four U.S. jurisdictions. These teachers are leaders in
the field of science and mathematics education and serve as
models for their colleagues and leaders for the profession..
The competition alternates each year between teachers of grades
K-6 and teachers of grades 7-12. This Presidential Award is
the highest honor bestowed by the United States Government
on classroom teachers of mathematics and science.
The call for nominations and application form for the Presidential
Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
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PRESIDENTIAL EARLY CAREER AWARDS FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS (PECASE)
The Presidential
Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) embody the high priority placed by the
government on maintaining the leadership position of the United
States in science. The PECASE program recognizes outstanding
scientists and engineers who show exceptional potential for
leadership at the frontiers of knowledge early in their careers,
and nurtures their continued development. The awards are
conferred annually at the White House following recommendations
from participating agencies. Each year NSF selects its
PECASE nominees from among the most meritorious new CAREER awardees. This Presidential Award is the highest honor
bestowed by the United States Government on scientists and
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PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING MENTORING (PAESMEM)
The White House has established the Presidential
Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering
Mentoring (PAESMEM) program. The program seeks to identify
outstanding mentoring efforts/programs designed to enhance
the participation of groups underrepresented in science, mathematics
and engineering. The awardees serve as exemplars to their colleagues
and are leaders in the national effort to more fully develop
the Nation's human resources in science, mathematics and engineering.
Nominations to honor individuals and institutions are invited
for the competition of these annual awards.
The call for nominations for the Presidential Awards for
Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring
(PAESMEM) can be accessed through the NSF Online
Document System.
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Other honorary awards at NSF include the Alan
T. Waterman Award, the National Science Board's (NSB) Vannevar
Bush Award, and the newly established NSB Public
Service Award. For further information about these award programs,
see the National Science Board home page, or
contact Susan Fannoney, Program Manager, 703-292-8096.
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