I want to
thank the representative from the National Science Foundation and members of
the board of the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation. (Laughter.
Many technologies that are in our laboratories today will bring cures and
technologies that are beyond our imagination. They make a significant difference in the lives of our children.)

END 11:06 A.M. For the 2004-05
competition, 1,213 students submitted their original research projects, a 24%
increase over the previous year. For
more information , visit http://www.

cayley cavalieri

I want to thank the previous
recipients of the National Medals of Science and Technology who've joined us.
The medals I'm about to present are the highest award a President can
bestow for astounding achievement in science and technology. Twenty-five years
ago, most Americans used typewriters instead of computers. These
laureates have done work that have revolutionized organ transplants and led to
development of global positioning systems and helped feed millions around the
world. I appreciate you being here.
Yet, all Americans benefit from your imagination and your talent and your
resolve. Thank you.

Online Registration for 2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math Science + Technology Begins May 3

milie cayley

I want to thank Dr. And so today we're here to say thanks for what you've done; thanks
for helping improve the quality of life in this country; thanks for inspiring
others.

alexis condorcet

Jack Marburger, who is the
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
Another part of the initiative is to encourage school districts to recruit
30,000 math and science professionals to teach in our nation's classrooms. The Competitive
Initiative recognizes we're great when it comes to research and development,
and we intend to stay that way.collegeboard .
The competition awards college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to
$100,000.

clairaut pafnuty

These kinds of changes are the result of years of
hard work by American innovators, like those we honor here today. They've
got an interesting program.
I appreciate the work that today's laureates are doing to inspire young
scientists.)

(The medals are presented.com/siemens. The
deadline for entries is Monday, October 3, 2005. operating companies and its parent company, Siemens AG.org .

cantor clairaut

It
has helped to move our economy forward and it's helped to make sure that
America is the leader of innovation in our world. Those
were the folks who decided that you won. Thank you all for joining us. The 2004-05 $100,000 winners were Aaron
Goldin, San Dieguito High School Academy, Encinitas, CA (individual) who
created a device to convert ocean wave energy into electricity , and (Lucie)
Yueqi Guo and Xianlin Li of the North Carolina Schools for Science and
Mathematics , Durham, NC, (team) who conducted breast cancer research.

clairaut marquise

(Applause. The facts are that we're doing fine with 4th grade kids in
math and science. $1,000 to $100,000 in Scholarships Offered In Prestigious Competition

NEW YORK, Online registration and instructions for
entering the 2005-06 Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science +
Technology have been posted today on the Siemens Foundation website,
http://www.
The Siemens Westinghouse Competition attracts entries from high school
science and math students throughout the country.

pafnuty comte

I've talked
about an American Competitiveness Initiative that will double over the next 10
years the federal commitment to the most critical, basic research programs in
the physical sciences. And the exciting jobs of the
21st century are going to be in math and science. I'm proud to have you here in the
White House.

cayley math

)
Six of today's eight science laureates have benefited from past investment
in this kind of research.
If the United States expects to remain competitive in a global economy, we
must encourage our private sector to continue to invest in leading-edge
technologies, and therefore, we ought to make the research and development tax
credit a permanent part of our tax code. Advanced placement programs
work.
You know, it's interesting, people generally do not pursue a career in
science or technology with the goal of fame.

telet condorcet

It is an honor to
be in the company of so many bright and distinguished Americans . The medals are our nation's
way of expressing gratitude to gifted and visionary citizens. Our greatest
resource has always been the educated, hardworking, ambitious people who call
this country their home. From Thomas Edison's light bulb, to Robert Ledley's
CAT scan machine, most of America 's revolutionary inventions began with men
and women with the vision to see beyond what is, and the desire to pursue what
might be. May God continue to bless our great nation. Students may enter as individuals or as part of a team.

math cantor

I also
appreciate the family members and friends who are here , as well.
I want to thank members of my Cabinet who have joined us: Secretary
Gutierrez, Secretary Bodman. And the National Medal of Technology recognizes
innovators whose work keeps America on the cutting edge with discoveries that
change the way we live. Most of us used carbon paper instead of
laser printers. And we will then wonder how we
ever lived without them.
A signature program of the New Jersey-based Siemens Foundation, the
Siemens Westinghouse Competition is the nation 's premier research-based
science and math competition for high school students, and is administered by
the College Board.

clairaut mathematicians

The work we honor today has improved the lives of people everywhere . Thank you both for coming. The National
Medal of Science honors those whose research has enhanced our understanding of
life and the world around us. Most of us had rolodexes -- you might remember those --
(laughter) -- and on the long family trip we'd play the license plate game --
(laughter ) -- and now we're watching DVDs.
You know, I was out in Albuquerque and had a good visit in Intel . The national finals are judged by a panel of prominent scientists and
mathematicians.

marquise alexis

M.
The spirit of discovery is one of our national strengths.
And one of the sure ways to change that is to apply special money for kids who
need extra help in junior high for math and science. EST

chebyshev cartan

Our nation has a vital stake in the research and discovery that makes
these advances possible. We've got some young scientists from Benjamin Banneker High
School with us.)

THE PRESIDENT: Again, thank you for coming.

marquis pafnuty

Arden Bement, the
Director of the National Science Foundation, who is with us. Bill Jeffrey who is with us, Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology.
Think back to how much this country has changed since the -- since we
first created the National Medal of Technology in 1980. We've also got to recognize it's in
the private sector where most money is spent on research and development, yet
we unwisely have allowed the research and development tax credit to expire.
We can't make sure our children have got math and science -- fine math and
science courses unless we've got teachers capable of teaching math and
science .

bonaventura alexis

Each of our
honorees has been blessed with talent, and each has used their talent to the
fullest .
Over the years, National Science and Technology laureates have been
responsible for breakthroughs that revolutionized telecommunications,
discovered the structure of DNA, led to the invention of the microchip. And we've got to change that. And there's no better way to make sure that young students are
encouraged to take math and science than to have successful scientists explain
to our students just the wonders of exploration.
I hope that you are inspired by the examples of excellence and success that
you see right here in this ceremony today. The Foundation's mission is based on the
culture of innovation, research and educational support that is the hallmark
of Siemens' U.

auguste georg

(Applause . But we've also got to be great when it comes
to making sure our students have got the skills necessary to compete in the
21st century.

chebyshev pafnuty

Remarks by President Bush at Presentation of National Medals of Science and Technology

Most of all, thank you all for joining us. Congratulations on your medals , and now the military aide will read
the citations. Got a little reception back
here for the honorees and their families.

comte cavalieri

I want to thank Dr. I
mean, we want young kids to think math and science -- math and science are
cool subjects, that it's okay to be a mathematician, that it's exciting to be
a scientist.) The work of discovery is quiet and often solitary. Entries
are judged at the regional level by esteemed scientists and faculty at six
leading research universities: Carnegie Mellon University; University of Notre
Dame; University of California, Berkeley; Massachusetts Institute of
Technology; Georgia Institute of Technology; and The University of Texas at
Austin.

clairaut alexis

And so as part of the
Competitive Initiative I'm going to work with the Congress to make sure we
extend the same standards in the No Child Left Behind Act that we apply to
reading and math. The facts also are these, that we're falling off the face
of the charts when it comes to 8th grade math. And
so by making sure more teachers can teach AP, this country will be better off
in making sure that we've got the future scientists and mathematicians living
right here in the United States of America . The Foundation is dedicated to increasing access to
higher education for gifted students in science , mathematics and
technology-related disciplines.

cartan chebyshev

I thank my friends, Congressman Sherry Boehlert , as well as Dave Reichert, of
the United States Congress, for being here. Most of us used
payphones instead of cell phones. If we want this country to be the most competitive
country in the world , we have got to spend money now to make sure we stay on
the leading edge of technological change . 5930 from 9am to 5pm EDT. Established in 1998, the Siemens Foundation
recognizes and supports America 's most promising science and mathematics
students and teachers, as well as schools that are doing the most to promote
education in the core sciences.S.siemens-foundation.

claude mathematicians

I thank David
Sampson , from Commerce, for joining us. I think that's a good use of taxpayers' money. (Laughter.

The Siemens Foundation distributes more than $1 million in scholarships
and awards annually.

cayley auguste

Dr. Kathie
Olsen, the Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation. And so in my State of the Union I encouraged our
nation to stay on the leading edge of technology and education.)
We can't be the leading country in the world in science and technology
unless we educate scientists and young mathematicians. (Applause.

gabrielle cauchy

WASHINGTON, The following is a transcript of
remarks by President Bush at the presentation of National Medals of Science
and Technology:

East Room

10:45 A. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Thanks and welcome to the White House. They recognize
work that has helped expand the horizons of human knowledge. And one way to do that is to expand education to high school
teachers in how to teach advanced placement. They provide incentives for their employees to go
into the classrooms of local high schools and community colleges to say to
youngsters, join us in these exciting fields. I'm kind of trying to change
that today. Students who are not able to complete the application
process online may call 1-800-626-9795 ext.

chebyshev clairaut

)
I thank Dr. And the American people
must understand that if we don't educate our kids in math and science, the
jobs are going to go elsewhere in the years to come.
(Applause.