The 1998 National Medal of Technology

Call for Nominations

Each year the President of the United States awards the National Medal of Technology to recognize our nation's leading technological innovators. It is the highest honor for technological innovation awarded by the President. Now Scientific American, in association with the U.S. Department of Commerce, is inviting its readers to participate in the nomination process.

The spirit of innovation has always been at the heart of our country's economic strength. The National Medal of Technology celebrates American creativity, commitment to innovation and technological achievement. If you know of an individual, team or company deserving of recognition, send for a nomination packet by visiting the National Medal of Technology Web site.

Nomination packets for 1998 can also be obtained by mail, telephone or NMT@mail.ta.doc.gov

National Medal of Technology Program Director
Office of Technology Policy, Room 4228
Technology Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
14th and Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20230
Phone: (202) 482-5572
Email: NMT@mail.ta.doc.gov

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS SEPTEMBER 30, 1997


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