In 1994 he received the Smithsonian 's highest award , the Joseph Henry Medal .
Schermer served as chairman of the National Board of the Smithsonian Institution for three years and remains on the board as an honorary trustee .
In 1994 Schermer received the Smithsonian 's highest award , the Joseph Henry Medal .
Schermer served as chairman of the National Board of the Smithsonian Institution for three years and remains on the board as an honorary trustee .