Nominate an inventor for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation

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Nominate an inventor for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation

Blog by Drew Hirshfeld, Performing the Functions and Duties of the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO

The design for the National Medal of Technology and Innovation is the work of medalist and sculptor Mico Kaufman of North Tewksbury, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jay Premack/USPTO)

We live in a world shaped by innovation. From lasers, to smartphones, wireless networks, 3D printing, prosthetics, vaccines, and so much more—our lives are improved, and in some cases saved, by the efforts of scientists and inventors from across our great nation. These intrepid innovators inspire us all. They challenge us to dream and to dare, to explore the far corners of our solar system or the genetic code of human beings, to pursue a degree or a career we may not have previously considered. They remind us that everyone has within them the potential to change this world for the better. They are role models and leaders in the march of human progress, worthy of commendation for their ingenuity and global impact.

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