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.