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Richard Tapia, Rice University mathematician and professor and member of XSEDE outreach team, receives National Medal of Science

Rice University mathematician Richard Tapia received the National Medal of Science from President Barack Obama at a White House ceremony Oct. 21. The medal is the highest honor bestowed upon a scientist by the U.S government.

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