Stephen Benkovic, Penn State University (IMAGE) Penn State Caption Stephen J. Benkovic, an Evan Pugh Professor of Chemistry and Holder of the Eberly Family Chair in Chemistry at Penn State, is one of ten eminent researchers named today by President Obama to receive the 2010 National Medal of Science, the nation's highest award for lifetime achievement in scientific research. Credit Penn State University Usage Restrictions The credit line must be published along with the image. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.