lege; Ph.D., chemistry, University of California, San Diego
Butler on what gets her creative juices flowing: “A good chemical detective story—like an unusual transition-metal ion composition in a cell, an organism, an ocean (or beyond). I begin imagining what new metalloenzymes are out there waiting to be discovered!” What her colleagues say: “Alison Butler has a sustained and distinguished set of accomplishments in the fields of bioinorganic and bioorganic chemistry that shows no signs of abating. Her adventurous approach to science has yielded insight into the chemistry of marine organisms and the uptake of iron into microbes. She also has a penchant for prestigious-conference organization, has served in impressive leadership positions in prominent national and international scientific societies, and has devoted much of her considerable energy and enthusiasm to the chemistry community.”—Stephen J. Lippard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry: Emily A. Carter Sponsor: ACS Division of Physical Chemistry
Citation: For pioneering development of orbital-free density functional, embedded correlation wave function, and efficient multireference wave function theories, applied to diverse sustainable energy phenomena and materials design. Current position: dean of the School of Engineering & Applied Science, Gerhard R. Andlinger Professor in Energy & the Environment, and professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering and applied and computational mathematics, Princeton University Education: B.S., chemistry, University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D., physical chemistry, California Institute of Technology
Carter on what she hopes to accomplish in the next decade: “First, to use my technical expertise to help efficient generation of renewable fuels needed for heavy-duty transportation from photo- or electrocatalysis become a reality. Second, to use my position as an administrative leader to improve the climate in physical sciences and engineering such that an
increasing number of talented people of all backgrounds choose to make our disciplines their life’s work.” What her colleagues say: “Professor Carter is one of the world’s leading developers of new theoretical methods for chemistry and materials. The models she has developed have enabled the accurate theoretical study of a broad array of important grand-challenge problems, such as the discovery and design of molecules and materials for sustainable energy. Her insightful analyses of phenomena that range from surface science to photovoltaics and photocatalysis to metal-oxide semiconductors are legendary.”—Mark Gordon, Iowa State University
ACS Award in Pure Chemistry: Mircea Dincă Sponsor: Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity and the Alpha Chi Sigma Educational Foundation Citation: For innovative developments in chemical synthesis enabling permanently porous materials to be endowed with desirable properties such as electrical conductivity. Current position: associate professor of chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Education: B.A., chemistry, Princeton University; Ph.D., chemistry, University of California, Berkeley Dincă on what he hopes to accomplish in the next decade: “I hope to become a little less intimidated by disorder, in the chemical sense. I find it fascinating that many of the most complex systems, be it biological or human-made, are woefully—and often necessarily—devoid of symmetry or order in the canonical sense. I really want to learn more about how one can make an ally of disorder and asymmetry and ultimately use these concepts to create materials that translate molecular properties to macroscopic function in unexpected ways.” What his colleagues say: “Mircea Dincă is the most creative and insightful young inorganic chemist I have come across in recent years. He is bringing into existence at a blistering pace new knowledge that comes from thinking about materials chemistry at a fundamentally molecular level.”—Christopher C. Cummins, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society: Carol A. Duane Sponsor: ACS Citation: For her passion and work in
ACS volunteer efforts to empower members with the skills to lead within ACS, their workplace, and their community.
Current position: president, D&D Consultants of Mentor Education: M.S., chemistry, Ohio State University
Duane on her volunteer role model and why: “My volunteer role models range from chemistry’s most eminent scientists to innumerable ACS colleagues and the chemists in my family. With their willingness to give back to the profession and the enterprise, they convinced me that chemists are natural leaders. It is essential that new ACS leaders are prepared to respond to the future with the knowledge and skills that will allow them to lead in the society, their workplaces, and their communities.” What her colleagues say: “Her work is exemplary. She gives freely of her time and talents and treasures truly making a difference in people’s lives. I can think of no one who more completely embodies the tenants, purpose, and requirements of this significant recognition.”—Tom Lane, retired from Dow Corning and an ACS past president
Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management: Margaret M. Faul Sponsor: Dow Chemical Foundation Citation: For focusing on the career development of scientists to deliver practical solutions to synthesize new chemical entities to treat patients with grievous illnesses.
Current position: executive director of process development, Amgen Education: B.Sc., chemistry, pharmacology, University College Dublin; M.Sc., organic chemistry, University College JANUARY 8, 2018 | CEN.ACS.ORG | C&EN
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