Obama Honors Winners Of The Nat'l Medal Of Science, Technology, Innovation

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 1: President Barack Obama speaks before awarding the National Medals of Science and the National Medals of Technology and Innovation in a ceremony at the White House on February 1, 2013 in Washington, DC. The National Medal of Science recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to science and engineering, while the National Medal of Technology and Innovation recognizes those who have made lasting contributions to America's competitiveness and quality of life and helped strengthen the Nation's technological workforce. (Photo by Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)