National Medal of Technology Winner Lecture March 27ANN ARBOR—The University of Michigan will host the inaugural annual National Medal of Technology Winner Lecture on
“This event is an excellent opportunity for us to acknowledge and celebrate the integral role technology plays in the everyday world,” said José-Marie Griffiths, University chief information officer. “IBM has spent decades as a leading contributor in creating and finding ways to use technology to improve our lives.”

The National Medal of Technology is the highest honor bestowed by the President of the United States to America’s leading innovators. It was enacted by Congress in 1980 and first awarded in 1985. The medal is given annually to individuals, teams, or companies for accomplishments in the innovation, development, commercialization, and management of technology, as evidenced by the establishment of new or significant products, processes, or services.

The lecture will take place 10-11 a.m. at Rackham Auditorium and is open to faculty, staff, students and the general public.

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