Search

The article discusses the low numbers of American Chemical Society (ACS) national award nominations from underrepresented groups and employment sectors. Topics covered include the need to be award-ready to optimize the chances of being honored, the problem on the low number of award nominations for women and the solutions recommended to increase award nominations such as minimizing inherent bias throughout the nomination and selection processes.

The article offers information on the winners of the 2009 awards from the American Chemical Society, including Odile Eisenstein, Henry W. Heikkinen and Gerald F. Koser.

The article announces recipients of the 2009 American Chemical Society (ACS) national awards including Peter W. Carr, Geoffrey W. Coates and Mark. S. Gordon.

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.

The article profiles Paul S. Anderson, former president of the American Chemical Society, and the recipient of the 2006 Priestly Medal, the Society's highest honor. His educational background is provided, and his love for sports is described. He discusses why Robert E. Lyle is his most influential chemistry instructor. His career in the pharmaceutical industry spanned 40 years.

The article presents the vignettes of recipients of awards administered by the American Chemical Society for 2006 in the U.S. Most of the award recipients will be honored at an awards ceremony, which will be held on March 2006 in conjunction with the 231st American Chemical Society national meeting in Atlanta, Georgia.

Focuses on the recognition of the Heroes of Chemistry, chemists who have helped people and the environment, at the American Chemical Society (ACS) national meeting in Washington D.C. Selection process of the award recipients; Views of ACS president William F. Carroll on the significant contributions of the Heroes of Chemistry in saving lives and change tings for the better; Assessment of the various technological innovations contributed by Colgate-Palmolive Co., ExxonMobil Chemical Co. and Albemarle Corp., IBM Corp., Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, and Novartis AG. INSET: INDIVIDUALS HONORED..

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 announces awards given to American Chemical Society (ACS) volunteers during the 11th annual ChemLuminary Awards gala in August 2009 in Washington D.C. including the Award for Outstanding Overall Local Section Women Chemists Committee to the Richland Section, the Outstanding Local Section Younger Chemists Committee Award to the Delaware Section, and the Award for Most Innovative New Activity or Program in Local Section to the Rochester Section.

The article applauds American Chemical Society (ACS) student affiliate chapter, chemistry club for chemistry students, in the U.S. Many science students are discovering that joining an ACS student affiliate chapter can pay off benefits beyond classroom. These groups offer camaraderie, professional development, and an opportunity to develop leadership skills. In fact, for the 2005-06 academic year, 34 ACS chapters were recognized outstanding, 58 were commendable, and 75 were honorable mention.

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.

Features Geraldine L. Richmond, the Richard M. and Patrice H. Noyes Professor of Chemistry at the University of Oregon who received the 2005 American Chemical Society Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences. Academic and career background; Major accomplishments.

Features David W. C. MacMillan, a professor of chemistry at California Institute of Technology who received the American Chemical Society's 2005 Elias J. Corey Award for Outstanding Original Contribution in Organic Synthesis by a Young Investigator. Academic and career background; Major accomplishments.

Features Jeffrey R. Long, associate professor of chemistry at the University of California, Berkeley, who received the National Fresenius Award administered by the American Chemical Society for 2005. Career background; Major accomplishments.

Features Alan R. Fersht, the Herchel Smith Professor of Organic Chemistry at England's Cambridge University and director of its Centre for Protein Engineering who received the Alfred Bader Award in Bioinorganic or Bioorganic Chemistry administered by the American Chemical Society for 2005. Career background; Major accomplishments.

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 offers information on the 2011 awards given by the American Chemical Society.

The article announces the selection of Eastman Chemical chairman J. Brian Ferguson as the winner of the Chemical Industry Medal from the Society of Chemical Industry in 2010.

The article announces several awards given to chemists including the 2010 Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award for Bioorganic & Medical Chemistry to Peter H. Seeberger and 2010 Tetrahedron Young Investigator Award for Organic Synthesis to Brian M. Stoltz.

The article reflects on the major honor in chemistry and chemistry enterprises that will be awarded to Richard N. Zare, Margaret A. Cavanaugh, and Harry B. Gray. He reveals that Zare will be receiving the 2010 Priestly Medal for his remarkable service in chemistry while Cavanaugh will receive her 2010 Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society on its meeting in Baltimore, Maryland from June 4-6, 2009. It notes that the 2009 Welch Award in Chemistry will be bestowed to Gray.

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 offers news briefs related to the American Chemical Society (ACS). Denis Hochstrasser and Matthias Mann were awarded by the ACS during the 2008 Human Proteome Organisation (HUPO) World Congress. The Colegio de Químicos de Puerto Rico (CQPR) hosted the 28th Congress of the Latin American Federation of Chemical Associations (FLAQ). College and high school educators are invited to apply as mentor for the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad program.

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 Maryland Section of the American Chemical Society (ACS) is seeking nominations for the Remsen Award. The award is named in honor of Ira Remsen, the first professor of chemistry and second president of Johns Hopkins University. Remsen Award lecturers are chemists with outstanding achievements in teaching and research in chemistry.

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 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.