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The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details

Philip H. Abelson

Title:

Former Editor, Science Magazine

Affiliation:

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Washington,District of Columbia 20005 USA

Gender:

Male

Year Deceased:

2004

Award Discipline:

Physical Sciences

Award Year:

1987

Citation:

"For his path-breaking contributions in radiochemistry, physics, geophysics, biophysics, and biochemistry and for his vigorous and penetrating counsel on national matters involving science and technology."

Presented by President Reagan at a White House Ceremony on June 25, 1987.

 

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