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The National Medal of Science was established on August 25, 1959, by an act of the Congress of the United States under Pub. L. 86–209.The medal was originally to honor scientists in the fields of the "physical, biological, mathematical, or engineering sciences".
The National Medal of Science is an honor bestowed by the President of the United States to individuals in science and engineering who have made important contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the following six fields: behavioral and social sciences, biology, chemistry, engineering, mathematics and physical sciences. The Committee on ...
Samuel Eliot Morison Award (American Heritage) San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame; Silver Clef Award; Herman Skolnik Award; Snedecor Award; Society of London Theatre Special Award; Sri Lanka Air Force 25th Anniversary Medal
October 3 – Opening of the Dibner Library of the History of Science and Technology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of History and Technology in Washington, D.C. [7] Jean Gimpel's The Medieval Machine is published.
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The Public Welfare Medal is awarded by the U.S. National Academy of Sciences "in recognition of distinguished contributions in the application of science to the public welfare." It is the most prestigious honor conferred by the academy. First awarded in 1914, the medal has been awarded annually since 1976. [1]
Worldcon Special Achievement Award: James E. Gunn for Alternate Worlds, The Illustrated History of Science Fiction [8] John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer: Tom Reamy [8] Gandalf Grand Master Award: L. Sprague de Camp; The E. Everett Evans Memorial "Big Heart" Award: Ronald E. Graham; First Fandom Hall of Fame Award: Harry Bates
From 1980 the show was reduced to 30 minutes, presented by Morrison and Hutton, with emphasis on science, nature and the environment. The Curiosity Show won many national and international awards, including the coveted Prix Jeunesse in 1984, voted by peers from around the world as the best factual program for children.