Local Scientists Honored at White House

Esther Conwell of the University of Rochester and Steve Sasson from Eastman Kodak received medals from President Obama.

Conwell pioneered research involving semiconducting materials and helped pave the way for women in science.

Sasson's work led to the invention of the digital camera.

Click Here to read the President's remarks and click on the video box below to see raw video from the ceremony.

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