The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details
Gebisa Ejeta
Affiliation:
Purdue University
Gender:
Male
Award Discipline:
Biological Sciences
Award Year:
2023
Citation:
"For outstanding contributions to the science of plant genetics. By developing sorghum strains that withstand droughts and parasites, he has improved food security for millions. His advocacy for science, policy, and institutions as key to economic development has lifted the fortunes of farmers and strengthened the souls of nations"
Presented by President Biden at a White House Ceremony on October 24, 2023.