1981, the second woman astronomer to be so honored. (11) Dr. Rubin was awarded the President’s National Medal of Science in 1993 for her pioneering research programs in observational cosmology which demonstrated that much of the matter in the universe is dark, and for significant contributions to the realization that the universe is more complex and more mysterious than had been imagined . (12) Dr. Rubin was an outspoken advocate for the equal treatment and representation of women in science, and she served as a mentor, supporter, and role model to many women astronomers throughout her life. (13) The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, funded jointly by the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy, will honor the legacy of Dr. Rubin and her colleagues to probe the nature of dark matter by mapping and cataloging billions of galaxies through space and time. 3. Designation The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope shall be known and designated as the Vera Rubin Survey Telescope . 4. References Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the facility described in section 3 shall be deemed to be a reference to the Vera Rubin Survey Telescope .