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Detailed explanation-1: -US President Barack Obama on Tuesday chose four Indian-American scientists for the highest honour given to science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their research careers for keeping the US on the cutting edge by their innovations.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) Award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers. The awards are conferred annually at the White House following recommendations from participating agencies.
Detailed explanation-3: -President Barack Obama awarded 123 medals, the most ever, followed by President Ronald Reagan with 100 medal recipients.
Detailed explanation-4: -Individuals cannot apply for PECASE. These awards are initiated by the participating federal agencies. At NSF, up to twenty-six nominees for this award are selected each year from among the PECASE-eligible CAREER awardees most likely to become the leaders of academic research and education in the twenty-first century.