Caltech president David Baltimore receives 1999 National Medal of Science at White House

David Baltimore, president of the California Institute of Technology, received the 1999 National Medal of Science from President Clinton in a special White House ceremony on Tuesday, March 14, 2000.

One of the world’s leading scientists, Baltimore was cited for his Nobel Prize-winning work showing that the flow of biological information is reversed, allowing cancer-inducing viruses to become genes in cells. Baltimore was also recognized for his leadership in academic and public policy. He joins 11 others this year as winners of America’s most prestigious science honor.

The ceremony honoring all 1999 medal winners was broadcast live via satellite and via the web to the Caltech community. If you missed the live broadcast, you can view the ceremony by selecting one of the video options below. The video will also be archived in the @Caltech Theater.

View the Awards Ceremony (requires RealPlayer)

For more information please visit:
More information on Dr. Baltimore
Caltech press release
White House press release
National Science and Technology Medals Foundation (NSTMF)
Online videos from the NSTMF (Past Medal Ceremonies)