Congratulations to Richard Alley & Larry Edwards, 2025 recipients of the National Medal of Science
President Biden Honors Nation’s Leading Scientists, Technologists, and Innovators
President Biden announced the latest recipients of the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation—our nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievement and leadership in science and technology.
Among this year's honorees are Changelings Members Dr. Richard B. Alley and Dr. R. Lawrence Edwards who were recognized for their work to understand and confront the climate crisis.
Larry Edwards presenting at the 2016 Comer Climate Conference.
Richard Alley at the 2018 Comer Climate Conference.
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President Biden Honors Nation’s Leading Scientists, Technologists, and Innovators
For 65 years, the President of the United States has bestowed the National Medal of Science on those deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contributions to science in service to the United States. This medal was established by Congress in 1959 and is administered by the U.S. National Science Foundation. -
Pancakes and time machines: Richard Alley charts abrupt climate change science one story at a time
Learn more about Comer Fellowship Founding Mentor Richard Alley's career. His formidable scientific contributions, his down-to-earth nature and great communication contribute to his impact. Alley has emerged as one of the most prominent scientists teaching about climate change threats, from massive open online courses known as MOOCs to the halls of Congress.