At a White House event, President Joe Biden presented Dr. Victor Lawrence, an electrical engineer, inventor, and telecommunications specialist living in the United States who was born in Ghana, with the National Medal of Technology.

Dr. Lawrence's groundbreaking work in digital signal processing, which was essential to the transition from analog to digital networks, is recognized with this esteemed award, the highest honor for engineering in the United States.

His reputation as a pioneer in science and technology was cemented when his inventions were crucial to the early development of internet access technology and international data communications.

Dr. Lawrence, who holds over 20 patents, has contributed to the development of the digital infrastructure that drives modern society. His worldwide influence is further demonstrated by the fact that he is the first person of African descent to receive the National Medal of Technology.

The National Medal of Technology, administered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and created by Congress in 1980, recognizes innovators whose contributions have improved the economy and standard of living.

Inspiring future leaders in science and innovation, President Biden commended this year's honorees for their innovative contributions to issues including medical treatment, climate change, and technology advancement.

In addition to honoring his illustrious career, Dr. Lawrence's achievements serve as an example of how science and technology can revolutionize lives around the world.

The National Medal of Science has been awarded by US presidents for 65 years to those who deserve particular recognition for their exceptional contributions to science while serving the US. The U.S. National Science Foundation is in charge of administering this medal, which Congress created in 1959.

The National Medal of Technology and Innovation has honored American entrepreneurs whose foresight, intelligence, inventiveness, and tenacity have bolstered the American economy and raised our standard of living since it was first given out in 1985. Congress created the medal in 1980, and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office is in charge of its administration.

President Biden frequently asserts that the phrase "possibilities" sums up America. By pushing the envelope of what is conceivable, the recipients of these honors represent America's potential. For the benefit of Americans and communities worldwide, these trailblazers have used science and technology to solve difficult issues and provide creative solutions.

These award winners have made discoveries that are addressing the climate catastrophe, curing debilitating illnesses, developing life-saving vaccines, advancing communication, and profoundly advancing our knowledge of the cosmos and our role in it. Their work motivates the upcoming generation of American leaders, and their achievements enhance American leadership in science, technology, and innovation.

The new recipients are listed below.

Recipients of the National Medal of Science

Richard B. Alley
Larry Martin Bartels
Bonnie L. Bassler
Angela Marie Belcher
Helen M. Blau
Emery Neal Brown
John O. Dabiri
Ingrid Daubechies
Cynthia Dwork
R. Lawrence Edwards
Wendy L. Freedman
Keivan G. Stassun
G. David Tilman
Teresa Kaye Woodruff


Recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation

Martin Cooper
Jennifer A. Doudna
Eric R. Fossum
Paula T. Hammond
Kristina M. Johnson
Victor B. Lawrence
David R. Walt
Paul G. Yock
Feng Zhang
National Medal of Technology and Innovation Organization Recipients

Moderna, Inc.

Pfizer Inc.

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