Only one public event at the White House on this wintery Friday. At 2:15 PM President Obama will present the National Medals of Science and the National Medals of Technology and Innovation in the East Room of the White House. Press Secretary Jay Carney will brief the press at 11:30 AM.

Here's the schedule as released by the White House:

11:00AM THE PRESIDENT receives the Presidential Daily Briefing
Oval Office
Closed Press

2:15PM THE PRESIDENT awards the National Medals of Science and the National Medals of Technology and Innovation
The East Room
Open Press (Pre-Set 11:15AM—Final Gather 1:40PM—North Doors of the Palm Room)

Briefing Schedule

11:30AM Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney