Biden Bits: “Where Great Science Happens”…

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It’s Wednesday…

President Biden’s public schedule for 10/25/2023:

8:00 AMIn-Town Pool Call Time
The White House In-Town Pool
8:30 AM
Presidential Daily Brief		The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
The White House Closed Press
10:00 AM
Welcome to the White House		The President and The First Lady greet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon of Australia for the Official Arrival Ceremony; The Vice President attends
South Lawn Open Press
11:00 AM
Bilateral Meeting		The President holds a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia
Oval Office In-House Pool Spray
12:30 PM
Joint Presser		The President holds a joint press conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia
Rose Garden Open Press
6:30 PM
Welcome to the State Dinner		The President and The First Lady greet Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon of Australia on arrival for the State Dinner
North Portico Pre-Credentialed Media
7:05 PM
Photos		The President and The First Lady participate in a photo opportunity with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon of Australia at the Grand Staircase on the occasion of the State Dinner
Grand Staircase In-House Pool
8:45 PM
State Dinner		The President and The First Lady host Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Ms. Jodie Haydon of Australia for a State Dinner; The Vice President and The Second Gentleman attend
South Lawn

State Visit Tweets

From Wednesday…

The YouTube is 58 minutes and 15 seconds long. The welcome ceremony starts at the 25 minute and 31 second mark. Their full remarks will be posted later today by the White House.

From the White House…

President Biden Holds a Joint Press Conference with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia @12:30 p.m. D.C., time:


National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Tech and Innovation Tweets

From Tuesday…

The YouTube is 33 minutes and 58 seconds long. His full remarks can be found here.

President Biden Honors Leading American Scientists, Technologists, and Innovators

Today, President Biden is awarding the National Medal of Science and the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to a number of Americans who have made exemplary achievements in science, technology, and innovation to strengthen our nation’s well-being.
 
The National Medal of Science is the nation’s highest scientific honor. Established by Congress in 1959 and administered by the U.S. National Science Foundation, it is bestowed by the President of the United States on individuals deserving of special recognition for their outstanding contributions in biology, computer sciences, education sciences, engineering, geosciences, mathematical and physical sciences, and social, behavioral, and economic sciences, in service to the Nation.
 
The National Medal of Technology and Innovation is the nation’s highest award for technological achievement. It recognizes American innovators whose vision, intellect, creativity, and determination have strengthened America’s economy and improved our quality of life. Established by Congress and administered by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the first Medal of Technology was presented in 1985.
 
President Biden often says that America can be defined in a single word: possibilities. Those who earn these awards embody the promise of America by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. These trailblazers have harnessed the power of science and technology to tackle challenging problems and deliver innovative solutions for Americans, and for communities around the world.
 
These medalists have made discoveries that enable lifesaving medical treatments, help fight the opioid epidemic, improve food security, advance accessibility, protect our democracy, and much more. Their accomplishments advance American leadership in science, technology, and innovation, and their work inspires the next generation of American minds.

White House.gov. 10/24/2023.

The recipients are listed below.

Recipients of the National Medal of Science

  • Huda Akil, University of Michigan
  • Barry C. Barish, California Institute of Technology
  • Gebisa Ejeta, Purdue University
  • Eve E. Marder, Brandeis University
  • Gregory A. Petsko, Harvard Medical School, Brigham & Women’s Hospital
  • Myriam Sarachik, (posthumously) The City College of New York
  • Subra Suresh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Brown University
  • Shelley E. Taylor, University of California, Los Angeles
  • Sheldon Weinbaum, The City College of New York

Recipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation

  • Mary-Dell Chilton, Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc.
  • John M. Cioffi, Stanford University, ASSIA, Inc.
  • Rory A. Cooper, University of Pittsburgh, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Ashok Gadgil, University of California, Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
  • Juan E. Gilbert, University of Florida
  • Charles W. Hull, 3D Systems
  • Jeong H. Kim, Kiswe Mobile, Inc.
  • Steven A. Rosenberg, National Cancer Institute
  • Neil Gilbert Siegel, University of Southern California
  • James G. Fujimoto and Eric Swanson, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and David Huang, Oregon Health & Science University (team) 

In this administration, America will be the place where great science happens.  

White House.gov. 10/24/2023.

You know, there will be more techno- — technological change in the next 10 years, maybe in the next 5 years, than in the last 50 years.  There’s a — in large part to the minds sitting in front of us.  And I want America to lead — to lead that change.

White House.gov. 10/24/2023.

Middle East/Israel Tweets

From Tuesday…

Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke today with Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohamed bin Salman about the situation in the Middle East region.  The President affirmed that the United States fully supports the defense of U.S. partners facing terrorist threats, whether from state or non-state actors.  He discussed ongoing diplomatic and military efforts to deter state and non-state actors from widening the conflict between Israel and Hamas.  The two leaders agreed on pursuing broader diplomatic efforts to maintain stability across the region and prevent the conflict from expanding.  They welcomed the delivery of humanitarian assistance from Egypt into Gaza and recognized that much more is needed for civilians to have sustained access to food, water, and medical assistance.  The President welcomed the Gulf Cooperation Council’s contribution of $100 million to support these humanitarian efforts, and discussed the disbursement of $100 million from the United States to support the response.  Both leaders welcomed ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and called for their immediate release.  They also affirmed the importance of working towards a sustainable peace between Israelis and Palestinians as soon as the crisis subsides, building on the work that was already underway between Saudi Arabia and the United States over recent months.  They agreed to remain in close coordination directly and through their teams over the coming period. 

White House.gov. 10/24/2023.

From Wednesday…

Remarks by President Biden on the United States’ Response to Hamas’s Terrorist Attacks Against Israel and Russia’s Ongoing Brutal War Against Ukraine:

We can’t stand by and stand silent when this happens.  We must, without equivocation, denounce antisemitism.  We must also, without equivocation, denounce Islamophobia. 

And to all of you hurting — those of you who are hurting, I want you to know: I see you.  You belong.  And I want to say this to you: You’re all America.  You’re all America.

White House.gov. Remarks posted on 10/20/2023; remarks given on 10/19/2023.

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