The highest honor for a U.S. scientist goes to a Mexican-American son of immigrants, first generation college student, and champion of minorities and women in science!

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Via International Business Times

Richard Tapia, a Rice University professor of engineering, computing and applied mathematics, will receive the National Medal of Science, the highest honor for U.S. scientists, the White House announced on Tuesday.  Tapia and other recipients will be honored at a White House ceremony in October.