The Chronicle of Higher Education

8 Scholars to Receive Nation's Highest Scientific Honor

By JASON M. BRESLOW

Washington

The White House announced on Tuesday the winners of the 2005 National Medals of Science, the nation's highest scientific honor. The prizes recognize achievement in the physical, biological, mathematical, social, behavioral, and engineering sciences.

President Bush will present the prizes to...

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