The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details
Glenn W. Burton
Title:
Research Geneticist and Leader
Affiliation:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Coastal Plain Experimental Station
Tifton,Georgia 31794 USA
Gender:
Male
Year Deceased:
2005
Award Discipline:
Biological Sciences
Award Year:
1982
Citation:
"For outstanding contributions to the biological sciences that have helped to feed the hungry, protect and beautify the environment, and provide recreation for millions."
Presented by President Reagan at a White House Ceremony on May 24, 1983.