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Yale alumnus Jonathan Rothberg awarded National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Jonathan Rothberg — a pioneer in genetic sequencing technology, serial entrepreneur, Yale alumnus, and New Haven native — will receive the National Medal of Technology and Innovation, the White House announced Dec. 22.
The medal is awarded annually to individuals, teams, companies, or divisions of companies for their outstanding contributions to America’s economic, environmental, and social well-being. Rothberg is one of seven winners of the medal, which will be awarded at a White House ceremony early next year.