President Barack Obama honored 23 scientists Friday at the White House.
âThis is the most collection of brainpower weâve had under this roof in a long time,â Obama said to laughter from the honorees and guests in the East Room, âmaybe since the last time we gave out these medals.â
Each researcher received either the National Medal of Science or the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, called the nationâs highest honor for research and discovery.
âIn America, success does not depend on where you were born or what your last name is,â Obama said. âSuccess depends on the ideas that you can dream up; the blood, sweat and tears youâre willing to put in to make them real.â
The president didnât only highlight such discoveries as photosynthetic organisms in the ocean or the far UV electrographic camera, he also pushed his proposals to increase federal spending for teaching and education.
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