Congratulations to Stanford EE alumna Dr. Kristina M. Johnson! She received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievement and leadership in science and technology.

Since it was first awarded in 1985, the National Medal of Technology and Innovation has recognized American innovators whose vision, intellect, creativity, and determination have strengthened America’s economy and improved our quality of life. The medal was established by Congress in 1980 and is administered by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

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 are helping us meet the climate crisis, treat crippling disease, create lifesaving vaccines, pioneer the way we communicate, and significantly improve our understanding of the universe and our place within it. Their accomplishments advance American leadership in science, technology, and innovation, and their work inspires the next generation of American leaders.

Please join us in congratulating Kristina on this extraordinary recognition!

Excerpted from “President Biden Honors Nation’s Leading Scientists, Technologists, and Innovators"

Related

• Dr. Kristina Johnson’s “Everything I Ever Wanted to Know About Tech But Was Afraid to Ask (and Glad I Did),” EE 125 Anniversary Celebration, 2019.