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National Science Board Honors Robert M. White with Vannevar Bush AwardThe National Science Board (NSB) has named Robert M. White, Ph.D., formerly president of the National Academy of Engineering and Vice Chairman of the National Research Council, to receive the Vannevar Bush Award for lifetime contributions to science and engineering. The NSB, governing body of the National Science Foundation (NSF), annually honors a senior scientist and statesperson as a distinguished leader in science, engineering or technology. The Bush Award recognizes years of pioneering discoveries, public service and contributions to the welfare of the nation. White's five decades of contributions to science, technology and public service cut across several fields. A meteorologist, White developed a numerical basis to improve the understanding of the atmosphere. He was a pioneer in weather satellite development during the 1960s. Over the last three decades, White has been involved with many environmental issues. As the initiator of the World Climate Program, his work provided much of the impetus for today's efforts to mitigate the effects of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. White will receive the Bush Award at the annual NSB Awards Ceremony on May 6 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
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