Honors
The NSB sponsors national honorary awards:
Vannevar Bush Award - established by the board in 1980, awarded to senior scientists for public service in science and technology;
NSB Public Service Award - established by the board in 1996, presented to one or more individuals, or to a company, corporation or organization, in recognition of their contributions to increasing public understanding of science or engineering.
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Famous quotes containing the word honors:
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