On July 27, it was announced on the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Web site that president emeritus Charles Vest will receive the National Medal of Technology.
Biomedical engineering professor Robert Langer and physics professor Daniel Kleppner would each be receiving the National Medal of Science, as well.
"MIT is clearly the global leader in science and technology, but [it's] more than that," says Deborah Bohren, the newly appointed VP of external affairs for MIT. "Our mission and focus are on ...