5930 from 9am to 5pm EDT. The national finals are judged by a panel of prominent scientists and
mathematicians. For the 2004-05
competition, 1,213 students submitted their original research projects, a 24%
increase over the previous year.S.siemens-foundation.org .M. Each of our
honorees has been blessed with talent, and each has used their talent to the
fullest. I thank David
Sampson, from Commerce, for joining us. I want to thank Dr. Bill Jeffrey who is with us, Director of the National
Institute of Standards and Technology.
The medals I'm about to present are the highest award a President can
bestow for astounding achievement in science and technology.
The spirit of discovery is one of our national strengths. Most of us used
payphones instead of cell phones. 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.
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 so in my State of the Union I encouraged our
nation to stay on the leading edge of technology and education. I think that's a good use of taxpayers' money. 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. The facts are that we're doing fine with 4th grade kids in
math and science.
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.
You know, I was out in Albuquerque and had a good visit in Intel. 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. 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.M., The number of U.
students graduating from college with a degree in science, math, technology or
engineering is rapidly decreasing. Those numbers are far behind other
countries, such as India (36 percent) , China (22 percent) and Japan (10
percent).S.
engineers, mathematicians and scientists, the DaimlerChrysler Corporation
Fund, in partnership with The New Detroit Science Center, is creating a
"Closing the Technology Gap in Education" competition. The winners will be announced at an awards
ceremony on May 13, 2006, at The New Detroit Science Center. students not being
pushed to seek careers that demand highly technical skills," said Ridenour."
"Perhaps the single most important key to economic development is the one
that opens the doors to learning in the minds of our young ones today," said
Granholm. "Once
they start to dislike these subjects, we have lost them as future engineers or
scientists. The Closing the Technology Gap in Education awards are so
critical because they recognize the teachers who keep math and science
interest alive during those critical years before college . A panel of independent judges from prestigious science, math,
engineering and technology arenas , including University of Michigan, Lawrence
Technological University and Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program
(DAP-CEP), will determine the 30 winners.577.fund.

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Students may enter as individuals or as part of a team. The Foundation is dedicated to increasing access to
higher education for gifted students in science, mathematics and
technology-related disciplines. 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. operating companies and its parent company, Siemens AG. It is an honor to
be in the company of so many bright and distinguished Americans. 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. The medals are our nation's
way of expressing gratitude to gifted and visionary citizens. Jack Marburger, who is the
Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy. Arden Bement, the
Director of the National Science Foundation, who is with us. Kathie
Olsen, the Deputy Director of the National Science Foundation. I want to thank the previous
recipients of the National Medals of Science and Technology who've joined us. The National
Medal of Science honors those whose research has enhanced our understanding of
life and the world around us. And the National Medal of Technology recognizes
innovators whose work keeps America on the cutting edge with discoveries that
change the way we live. Twenty-five years
ago, most Americans used typewriters instead of computers. Most of us used carbon paper instead of
laser printers. These kinds of changes are the result of years of
hard work by American innovators, like those we honor here today. 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 '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 we've got to change that. And one way to do that is to expand education to high school
teachers in how to teach advanced placement. Advanced placement programs
work. 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 appreciate you being here .
I hope that you are inspired by the examples of excellence and success that
you see right here in this ceremony today.
You know, it's interesting, people generally do not pursue a career in
science or technology with the goal of fame. (Laughter.) The work of discovery is quiet and often solitary. May God continue to bless our great nation. Thank you.)

END 11:06 A.

Chrysler Group to Help 'Close the Technology Gap' Among Michigan Students

Closing the Technology Gap in
Education, in its first year, will award grants totaling $87,000 to 30
teachers and their respective schools to further promote innovative lessons in
the fields of math, science, engineering and technology. Jennifer
Granholm is serving as the honorary chair and Chrysler Group Chief Operating
Officer Eric Ridenour will host the event. At Chrysler Group, we look for the best and the
brightest , and we want to encourage young people to enter fields that require
technical backgrounds."
A total of 10 prizes will be awarded to each school level: elementary,
middle/junior and high school . The grants will go to schools and used
to build the science, math, engineering and technology curriculums ."
All applications must be submitted by March 22, 2006, to The New Detroit
Science Center .
Winners will be based on submissions that clearly demonstrate unique,
creative avenues for teaching students math, science, technology and
engineering skills while also bringing passion and excitement to the
classroom.8400, ext.

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

$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.
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. Students who are not able to complete the application
process online may call 1-800-626-9795 ext. 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.

The Siemens Foundation distributes more than $1 million in scholarships
and awards annually. For
more information, visit http://www. 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.
The work we honor today has improved the lives of people everywhere.
I thank my friends, Congressman Sherry Boehlert, as well as Dave Reichert , of
the United States Congress, for being here. They recognize
work that has helped expand the horizons of human knowledge.
Many technologies that are in our laboratories today will bring cures and
technologies that are beyond our imagination. 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.
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.
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. And the exciting jobs of the
21st century are going to be in math and science. The Competitive
Initiative recognizes we're great when it comes to research and development,
and we intend to stay that way. We've got some young scientists from Benjamin Banneker High
School with us. Thank you all for joining us. I'm kind of trying to change
that today.

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(The medals are presented. EST

The competition recognizes Michigan public school teachers who are
committed to stimulating students' interest and academic achievement in math ,
engineering, science and technological courses.
Applications are being mailed to all Michigan public schools as well as to
every school superintendent. Gov.
"The decrease in the number of students pursuing careers that require
math, science and technical courses is a reflection of U.S. Winners who place fourth through
10th place will receive $500 grants.
"Students begin to decide at an early age whether they are interested in
science and math," said Science Center President + CEO Kevin F.
For more information, please contact Julie Flashner at 313.daimlerchrysler.detroitsciencecenter .

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collegeboard.com/siemens.
The Siemens Westinghouse Competition attracts entries from high school
science and math students throughout the country.

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

I also
appreciate the family members and friends who are here , as well. I want to thank Dr. Those
were the folks who decided that you won. (Laughter.)
I thank Dr.
Most of all, thank you all for joining us. 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.
Our nation has a vital stake in the research and discovery that makes
these advances possible.
(Applause . 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. (Applause .)
We can't be the leading country in the world in science and technology
unless we educate scientists and young mathematicians. The facts also are these, that we're falling off the face
of the charts when it comes to 8th grade math. They make a significant difference in the lives of our children. They've
got an interesting program. 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. 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.
Yet, all Americans benefit from your imagination and your talent and your
resolve. (Applause. I'm proud to have you here in the
White House.
(Applause. * New program will award $87,000 to honor exemplary Michigan public
school educators in science, math, engineering and technology
* Deadline for applications is March 22, 2006; winners will be announced
in May

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.
"Through our Closing the Technology Gap awards competition, we want to shine
the spotlight on the educators who understand the importance of science, math,
engineering and technology. First through third-prize winners will receive
$15,000, $7,500 and $3,000, respectively.
424, visit the DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund 's website at
http://www.com or The New Detroit Science Center at
http://www.org .

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The
deadline for entries is Monday, October 3, 2005.
The competition awards college scholarships ranging from $1,000 to
$100,000. 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. The Foundation's mission is based on the
culture of innovation , research and educational support that is the hallmark
of Siemens' U.

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THE PRESIDENT: Thanks and welcome to the White House.
I want to thank members of my Cabinet who have joined us: Secretary
Gutierrez, Secretary Bodman. Dr. I want to
thank the representative from the National Science Foundation and members of
the board of the National Science and Technology Medals Foundation. Thank you both for coming. Our greatest
resource has always been the educated , hardworking, ambitious people who call
this country their home.
Think back to how much this country has changed since the -- since we
first created the National Medal of Technology in 1980 . And we will then wonder how we
ever lived without them.)
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. 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. 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.
I appreciate the work that today's laureates are doing to inspire young
scientists . Congratulations on your medals, and now the military aide will read
the citations.)

THE PRESIDENT: Again, thank you for coming. Got a little reception back
here for the honorees and their families.S. According to a study commissioned by the
National Science Foundation, only six percent of the world's graduating
engineers are from the United States.
To help combat that trend and increase the number of potential U. It's imperative for our future workforce. "In the knowledge economy, business and education are linked; you
cannot succeed at the former if you do not excel at the latter. Prihod.