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The 12 pages that link to National Medal of Science, each with the reason it gives.
Vera RubinRelated: Rubin received the medal in 1993 for her contributions to astronomy.
George Emil PaladeRelated: Palade received the medal for contributions to cell biology.
Julia RobinsonRelated: Robinson received the medal in 1983 for her mathematical achievements.
Jerome KarleRelated: Karle received the medal in 1995 for his contributions to physical chemistry.