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Indian Based American scientist to receive National Medal of Science award from US President Barack Obama

Indian Based American scientist to receive National Medal of Science award from US President Barack Obama

A 65 year old India American Scientist Rakesh K Jain has been honored with US Prestigious “National Medal of Science” from the US President Obama for his contribution towards Engineering field

Venue: White House, US
Date: 19th May 2016

About Rakesh K Jain

  • Professorof Tumourbiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Harvard Medical School
  • Alma Mater: B-Tech Degree from  IIT—Kanpur, Chemical EngineeringIndian Based American scientist to receive National Medal of Science award from US President Barack Obama
  • Received numerous awards for his work on tumour biology- tumour blood vessels and improving the effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatment

About The Award

Founded in 1959

Administration: National Science Foundation

Awarded every year for the outstanding contributions to Science, Engineering and Mathematics

Recognition: Contributions to America’s competitiveness and quality of life and helped strengthen nation’s technological workforce.

Honoured by: President of the United State

The twelve members presidential Committee: Responsible for selecting award recipients

Other Winners: 2015

SlCategoryWinners
1Behavioral and social scienceAlbert Bandura
2Biological SciencesStanley Falkow, Rakesh K. Jain, Mary-Claire King, Simon Levin
3ChemistryA. Paul Alivisatos, Geraldine Richmond
4Mathematical, Statistical, and Computer SciencesMichael Artin
5Physical SciencesShirley Ann Jackson