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The president recognized Suresh, the first Asian-born American to lead National Science Foundation, for pioneering research across engineering, physical sciences, and life sciences.
Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh were accorded the National Medal of Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science respectively in a ceremony held at the White House's East Room in Washington DC.
Four MIT affiliates — James Fujimoto, Subra Suresh, David Huang and Eric Swanson — have been honored with National Medals of Technology and Innovation and the National Medal of Science.
President Joe Biden awarded 19 recipients with the National Medal of Science and National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
On Tuesday, President Biden presented nine individuals with the National Medal of Science and 10 with the National Medal of Technology for groundbreaking achievements in their respective fields.