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The article offers information on the American Chemical Society's (ACS) 2009 National Awards in the U.S. The awards program aims to encourage the advancement of chemistry in all its branches. Some of the awards include ACS Award for Computers in Chemical & Pharmaceutical Research, ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry and ACS Award for Creative Invention.

Lists members honored by the American Chemical Society and its local sections for 2005.

Provides information on the 2005 American Chemical Society national award winners in the U.S. Research conducted by chemistry professor K. C. Nicolaou on natural products; Discoveries of professor Donna G. Blackmond in the field of selective catalysis; Expertise of physical organic chemist Weston T. Borden on the electronic structure and properties of di-radicals.

Introduces the fifth set of vignettes of recipients of awards administered by the American Chemical Society for 2005.

Presents a profile on the recipients of the awards adminstered by the American Chemical Society for 2005. Louis E. Brus, awardee in the field of Chemistry of Materials; Claude S. Hudson Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry recipient, David R. Bundle; E.V. Murphree Award in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry recipient, Mark E. Davis.

The article presents a corporate profile for professor John E. Adams, a candidate for the American Chemical Society's board of directors in the U.S. He earned his bachelor's degree at the University of Missouri and got his doctoral degree at the University of California-Berkeley. Adams was an Outstanding Faculty Academic Adviser at the University of Missouri in 2005 and got the Marj Leave Outstanding Learning Community Partner Award in 2003.

The article reports that the Northeastern Section of the American Chemical Society is soliciting nominations for the 2008 Theodore William Richards Medal Award for conspicuous achievement in any area of chemistry. The nominations must be submitted electronically in a single PDF file format and must include a brief curriculum vitae.

Presents the undergraduate program for the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Mentoring programs; Demonstrations; Workshops; Symposiums.

Reports on chemistry awards and recognitions presented as of November 22, 2004. Vanadis Award won by Debbie C. Crans, a professor of chemistry at Colorado State University, for advancing vanadium science; American Chemical Society (ACS) Maryland Section's presentation of the 2004 Maryland Chemist Award to Michael F. Summers, a professor of chemistry and biochemistry at the University of Maryland; Awards presented by the ACS San Diego Section in California.

Reports on the 6th Annual Chemluminary Awards, which recognize the efforts of volunteers on behalf of the American Chemical Society on August 24, 2004 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Theme of the ceremony; List of awards under various committees; Sections or divisions who received the award.

The article reports that nominations are now accepted for the Linus Pauling Medal Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) in the U.S. The award is given annually by the ACS Puget Sound, Oregon and Portland Sections. The award is named after Pauling, a native of the Pacific Northwest. The award recognizes scientists for their achievements in chemistry.

The article highlights developments in the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Grants & Awards (G&A). The committee approved the interim action granting the 2008 Summer School on Sustainability & Green Chemistry $50,000 from the ACS Green Chemistry Institute-Petroleum Research Fund Program. It was informed on the ACS Presidential Task Force on the ACS Fellows Program. It also received an update on the G&A Program Review Advisory Group review.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society Georgia Section is seeking nominations for the 2008 Charles Holmes Herty Medal. The award recognizes the work and service of outstanding chemist from the southeastern region of the U.S. Nominees may come from academia, government or industry. They must have resided or worked in the southeast for ten years or more.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering is seeking nominations for the 2008 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings. The award is given to a scientist who made outstanding achievements and contributions to coatings science, technology and engineering. The deadline of nominations is on September 1, 2007.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society is seeking nominations for three $30,000 grants funded by the Astellas USA Foundation's Astellas Awards program. The requirements should include a brief explanation why the nominee should be considered for the award, a list of publications and/or patents, a biography of the nominee and two letters of support from scientific colleagues familiar with the nominee's work. The deadline of submission is on October 1, 2007.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society Northeastern Section is accepting nominations for the Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest. The award recognizes a chemical scientist who has contributed to the public well-being and has communicated the positive values of the chemical profession. Information regarding the requirements for nominations and the deadline for submission is also mentioned.

The article reports that the North Jersey section of the American Chemical Society is soliciting nominations for the 2008 Award for Creativity in Molecular Design and Synthesis. The nominations should include a letter describing the nominee's achievements, a brief biography and curriculum vitae and a list of the nominee's important published works.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Environmental Chemistry has announced the winners of the 2007 Undergraduate Student Awards in Environmental Chemistry. The award is given to students who have shown excellence in environmental chemistry and science. They include: Eryn C. Andrews from the University of Nevada, Daniel Breetz from the University of Cincinnati and Michael Keen from the University of South Florida.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry has announced its acceptance of nominations for the Fellow Awards, given annually to a chemist and to a chemical engineer who have made innovative contributions. The requirements for the nomination are provided, including the deadline for submission. The award presentation will be made at the spring national meeting of the ACS.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society Division of Professional Relations is accepting nominations for the 2008 Lou Sacco Award and the 2008 Henry A. Hill Award. Both the awards recognize people who served in an exemplary and professional manner. The requirements for the nomination, deadline for submission and contact information are provided.

The article reports on the recognition award which will be given to almost 1,000 members who have rendered valuable service to the American Chemical Society (ACS) in the U.S. ACS will give the awards to members who have been with the society for 50 years. The honors include a special pin and a 50-year membership card, which entitle holders for free attendance in all the society's meetings. There will also be local section awards for it's 50-year members who will be given certificates.

The article reports on the American Chemical Society (ACS) awards for 2007. Most of the awardees will be honored at the awards ceremony that will be held in conjunction with the 233rd ACS meeting in Chicago, Illinois on March 27, 2007. The Arthur C. Cope Scholar awardees will be honored at the 234th meeting in Boston, Massachusetts in August 19-23.

The article reports on Waters Corp.'s sponsorship of two national awards of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Outstanding accomplishments in the fields of separation science and technology and mass spectrometry are recognized by the awards. A message of thanks for Waters Corp. was presented by ACS Board Committee on Grants & Awards Chair C. Gordon McCarty.

The article provides information related to the awards given by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in the U.S. The 2006 Fred Basolo Medal was given to Ivano Bertini, professor of general and inorganic chemistry at the University of Florence. ACS Division of Medicinal Chemistry accepts nominations for the David W. Robertson Award for Excellence in Medicinal Chemistry. ACS Dayton and Columbus Sections welcome nominees for the Paterson-Crane Award.

The article solicits nominees for the Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest by the American Chemical Society's Northeastern Section in the U.S. The award which consists of a check worth $5,000 and a bronze medal will be given to a chemist whose work has promoted the value of the chemical profession and improved the well-being of the public.

The article reports that the American Chemical Society's Division of Professional Relations has started on accepting nominations for the 2006 Henry A. Hill Award in the U.S. The award is in recognition for distinguishable achievements of professionals in chemical industry. The announcement for the winner will be on January 2007.

Reports on the 25th anniversary celebration by the Committee on Chemists with Disabilities (CWD) in the U.S. Celebration of the event with a gala reception; Participants of the event; Presentation of the first CWD Lifetime Achievement Award to Thomas J. Kucera, the community's first chairman.

Reports on the American Chemical Society's (ACS) commemorative ceremony to honor soil microbiologist Selman A. Waksman on May 24, 2005.. ACS President William F. Carroll's presentation of a commemorative bronze plaque to Timothy M. Casey, dean of academic and student programs at Cook College, Rutgers University; Waksman's contribution to the discovery of a number of antibiotics.

Reports on the plan of the American Chemical Society Board Committee on Grants & Awards to pilot a program to recognize award sponsors who renew their commitments for an additional five years in the U.S.

Reports on the 2005 ExxonMobil Solid State Chemistry Faculty Fellowship given to Ram Seshadri, an assistant professor in the materials department of the University of California in Santa Barbara. American Chemical Society's Division of Inorganic Chemistry's recognition of Seshadri's contributions to solid-state chemistry by an untenured faculty member at a U.S. institution.

Reports on Professor Catherine C. Fenselau as the recipient of the 2005 Hillebrand Prize of the Chemical Society of Washington, the American Chemical Society Washington, D.C. section. Recognition of Fenselau's development of rapid biodetection methods based on mass spectrometry and bioinformatics.

Reports on the 2005 National American Chemical Society Chemical Technician Award given to Eddy Garcia-Meitin of Dow Chemical. Recognition of the technical and communication skills, safety, reliability and leadership of chemical technicians; Garcia-Meitin's expertise in scanning electron microscopy and digital image analysis.

Reports on the selection of Professor D. Edward Glass as recipient of the 2005 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings of the American Chemical Society Division of Polymeric Materials: Science & Engineering. Recognition of outstanding achievements in coatings science, technology and engineering; Glass' expertise in water-soluble polymers and waterborne coatings.

Reports that the 2005 William H. Nichols Medal of the American Chemical Society New York Section has been awarded to Richard N. Zare. Popularity of Zare for his research in laser chemistry; Contribution to molecular collision processes and to problems in chemical analysis.

Highlights the 229th national meeting of the American Chemical Society to be held in San Diego, California in March 13 to 17, 2005. Presidential events planned; Special symposia; Awards dinner and ceremony;

Reports that the Committee on Divisional Activities (DAC) completed its review of 2003 annual reports for division and secretariats. Hosting of DAC's Summit on the Expanding Boundaries of the Chemical Enterprise & Memberships within American Chemical Society; Accomplishments of divisions at the ChemLuminary Awards Ceremony.

Reports on a record of women chemists who will receive the American Chemical Society's (ACS) national awards in 2005 according to the Women Chemists Committee. Number of recipients, nominees and nominators; Review of the results of the inaugural golf classic held at the ACS national meeting in Anaheim, California; Recognition of Eli Lilly & Co. for its long-standing financial support of the travel award program.

Reports that the Board Committee on Grants & Awards voted to accept the recommendation of the Green Chemistry Institute Governing Board for funding grants from the GCI-American Chemical Society (ACS) Petroleum Research Fund Programming Initiative allocation. Renewal of sponsorship by the ACS Division of Nuclear Chemistry & Technology of the Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry & Technology and to put the ACS Award in Separations Science & Technology on hold for the 2006 presentation; Modification of the written procedures for the selection processes of recipients for the Priestly Medal, the Parsons Award and the Volunteer Service Award.

Reports on the recognition of American Chemical Society's chief executive officer and executive director Madeleine Jacobs for the American Crystallographic Association's 2004 Public Servant Award in Chicago, Illinois. Contribution of the noncrystallographer to science policy, science funding or communication of crystallography to the general public; Inclusion of her study about the crystal structures.

Reports on the move of American Chemical Society in seeking nominations for its 2005 Gustavus John Esselen Award for Chemistry in the Public Interest in the U.S. Provision of award to a chemist whose scientific and technical work has contributed to public welfare; Demonstration of positive values of the chemical profession; Requirement in submitting the nominations.

Reports that Frank Jones, professor and director of the National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center at Eastern Michigan University, will receive the 2001 Roy W. Tess Award in Coatings from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Division of Polymeric Materials. Research accomplishments of Jones; Educational background of Jones; Positions held at the ACS.