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Four University of California scientists were awarded the 2014 National Medal of Science — the nation's highest honor for achievement and leadership in advancing the field of science.
Recipients include Bruce Alberts, professor emeritus of biochemistry, UC San Francisco; and Judith Klinman, professor emerita of chemistry, and Alexandre Chorin, University Professor emeritus of mathematics, UC Berkeley. The late David Blackwell, mathematician and statistician at UC Berkeley, was awarded the medal posthumously.
The National Medal of Science was created by statute in 1959 and is administered for the White House by the National Science Foundation. Awarded annually, the medal recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science and engineering.
“These scholars and innovators have expanded our understanding of the world, made invaluable contributions to their fields, and helped improve countless lives,” President Obama said of the 2014 medalists. “Our nation has been enriched by their achievements, and by all the scientists and technologists across America dedicated to discovery, inquiry, and invention.”
