WASHINGTON (TNND) — A high-profile group of tech leaders is expected to be honored at the White House on Thursday, with President Donald Trump planned to present some of the nation’s top science and technology awards during a ceremony tied to the administration’s “Science: A New Golden Age Summit.”
Elon Musk is expected to receive the National Medal of Science, according to reports citing a White House spokesperson. Google co-founder Sergey Brin, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, and AMD CEO Lisa Su are also expected to receive the National Medal of Science.
Dell Technologies CEO Michael Dell and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella are expected to receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the nation’s highest honor for technological achievement. The award recognizes contributions to US economic, environmental, and social well-being, according to the National Science Foundation.
The medals are among the federal government’s highest honors for scientific and technological achievement, recognizing work that has contributed to fields including computing, engineering, and artificial intelligence.
The National Medal of Science, established by Congress in 1959, is the nation’s highest recognition for scientists and engineers. It is awarded by the president for significant contributions to science and engineering.
