Computer Science

Artificial intelligence for good

“If we don’t have ethics, we’re lost,” said Dr. José-Marie Griffiths. “We’re going to be driven to push for function — the next best app, next best version of a technology, and the money that it can generate — rather than doing good for mankind.”

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Computer Science

The internet's architects never guessed what it would become

The inventors of the internet knew in the early days it had a lot of potential but never guessed how the world would come to rely on this network.

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Software

Making Movie Magic with Art and Technology

Filmmaking requires a creative and artistic vision — but increasingly, making movies requires technology and innovation to bring wonders to life on the big screen.

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Aerospace

A Mission to Mars: We'll go farther in a week than rovers have in a decade
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80 people that have taken us where no one else could: Aerospace and space science winners

Communications

The Next Generation of National Medal Laureates?

Management

Geoffrey Boothroyd

Engineering

Ernst Weber
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The Quest for a Cure: 31 Laureates who've medaled for their work researching cancer

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Industrial Light and Magic

Biological Sciences

Our Lives, Our Laureates: Robert J. Lefkowitz
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NSTMF Lab: Energy & Environment

Physical Sciences

David Allan Bromley

Environment

Our Lives, Our Laureates: Frances Arnold
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