On August 25, 1959, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed into law the creation of the National Medal of Science (NMS), an award first issued by President John F. Kennedy in 1963. This fun and informative site brings together information about all of the past winners, along with material on the design of the medal and a gallery of images from various NMS events. First-time visitors should visit the About the Medal area and then explore the Selection Process. The Awardees Through the Years area includes profiles of past winners, including Igor Sikorsky in 1967 and Linus Pauling in 1974. The Gallery is another great feature of this site, containing a wide range of excellent videos, including a conversation with Shu Chien about the importance of scientific research and the pursuit of happiness.