Eight to Receive National Medals Of Science
Seven natural scientists and, for the first time ever, a sociologist are cited by U.S. president for their contributions For the first time since the National Medal of Science--the United States' highest scientific honor--was initially presented by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, a sociologist has been selected as one of the recipients. Robert K. Merton, University Professor Emeritus at Columbia University, New York City, and sev
Oct 2, 1994
Seven natural scientists and, for the first time ever, a sociologist are cited by U.S. president for their contributions |
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