InfoWorld reports that U.S. President George W. Bush handed out the National Medal of Technology on Monday to the winners.
National Medal of Technology Winners
Individuals
Dr. Jan D. Achenbach, Northwestern University (for seminal contributions to engineering research and education and for pioneering ultrasonic methods for the detection of cracks and corrosion in aircraft, leading to improved safety for aircraft structures)
Mr. Watts S. Humphrey, Carnegie Mellon University (for his vision and persistence showing engineers and managers how to apply the principles of engineering and science to the development of software)
Dr. Robert M. Metcalfe, Polaris Venture Partners (for leadership in the invention, standardization and commercialization of the Ethernet)
Team
Corning Incorporated, Dr. Rodney D. Bagley, Dr. Irwin M. Lachman and
Mr. Ronald M. Lewis (f or the pioneering work that resulted in the design and manufacture of the cellular ceramic substrate for catalytic converters which enabled auto manufacturers to develop the world's first commercially mass-produced automotive catalytic converter)
Organizations:
UOP LLC, represented by Dr. Stanley A. Gembicki ( for over 85 years of sustained technical leadership and innovation for the worldwide petroleum refining and petrochemical industries)
Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), represented by Dr. Carl Gulbrandsen (for more than 75 years of long-term, successful support of the entire cycle of innovation, from research to invention to investment)
The National Medal of Technology, which was established by an Act of Congress in 1980, recognizes people for innovation and for advancing U.S. competitiveness.
