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CRAIG ANDERSON NAMED TEACHER-SCHOLAR Craig Anderson, a professor of chemistry
at Bard College, is the recipient of the 2011 Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, which recognizes accomplishment in scholarly research with undergraduates as well as a compelling commitment to teaching. The award includes an unrestricted research grant of $60,000. Anderson’s research focuses on the synthesis, characterization, and reactivity of heteromultinuclear anticancer metal complexes.
R. GRAHAM COOKS NAMED COTTON MEDALIST R. Graham Cooks, Henry B. Hass Distin-
guished Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Purdue University, has been awarded the F. A. Cotton Medal for Excellence In Chemical Research. The award, sponsored by the ACS Texas A&M University Section and the chemistry department at Texas A&M, is named for the late F. Albert Cotton, W. T. Doherty-Welch Foundation Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Texas A&M. Cooks is being honored for his contributions to mass spectrometry. His work on ionization methods, for example, led to the ambient method of desorption electrospray ionization, which has applications in tissue imaging, forensics, and pharmaceuticals. He will receive a gold medal, a bronze replica, and a certificate during a symposium and dinner at Texas A&M on April 24.
COMP PRESENTS 2011 DIVISION AWARDS The ACS Division of Computers in Chemistry (COMP) presented several awards during the society’s fall 2011 national meeting in Denver. The HP Outstanding Junior Faculty Award, cosponsored by HewlettPackard, recognizes the early success and academic potential of computational chemists who are on the tenure track but have not yet received tenure. The winners were Christine Aikens, Kansas State University; Elizabeth Amin, University of Minnesota; Jianhan Chen, Kansas State
University; and Alberto Striolo, University of Oklahoma. Each received $1,000. The CCG Excellence Award, cosponsored by Montreal-based software company Chemical Computing Group (CCG), recognizes outstanding research by a graduate student in computational chemistry. The recipients were John Faver, University of Florida; Maria Frushicheva, University of Southern California; Wenkel Liang, University of Washington; Falgun Shah, University of Mississippi; and Miranda Shang, State University of New York, Stony Brook. The winners each received $1,150 and a copy of CCG’s MOE (Molecular Operating Environment) software with a one-year license. The recipient of the ACS Peter Kollman Graduate Award in High-Performance Computing, cosponsored by the National Center for Computational Sciences, is Robert Elder, University of Colorado. More information on COMP’s awards can be found on its website at web2011.acscomp.org/comp-news/ compawardswinnersinfall2011.
TECHNICIAN AWARD TO KATHY COLLINS Kathy S. Collins, senior technician at
Chevron Phillips Chemical, is the recipient of the 2012 National Chemical Technician Award, which recognizes technical and communication skills, safety, reliability, leadership, teamwork, publications, and presentations. The award is administered by the ACS Committee on Technician Affairs and sponsored by the former Division of Chemical Technicians. Collins’ contributions include the discovery and development of a new method of activating metallocenes for the polymerization of ethylene. This method has been commercialized and serves as the foundation for Chevron Phillips’ proprietary solid superacid catalyst technology. Collins also developed a new method of neutralizing hexavalent chromium spills that uses ascorbic acid, which is low cost and environmentally friendly. She will receive the award, which includes a $1,000 honorarium, during the society’s spring 2012 national meeting in San Diego.
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SOUTHERN CHEMIST AWARD TO HANSCONRAD ZUR LOYE Hans-Conrad zur Loye, the David W. Rob-
inson Palmetto Professor and associate dean for research in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of South Carolina, is the recipient of the 2011 Southern Chemist Award for outstanding achievement in chemistry and contributions to the field that have brought recognition to the South. Zur Loye is a leader in the field of transition-metal oxide chemistry and organic-inorganic coordination polymers. His research has led to new methods in the growth of single crystals of novel oxides that are at the forefront of solid-state chemistry and to new oxide electrode materials for solid oxide fuel cells. The award, sponsored by the ACS Memphis Section, consists of a medal and an honorarium. Zur Loye’s achievements were recognized during a section meeting in Memphis in December. Nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Southern Chemist Award. Nominees should be U.S. citizens, have worked in the South for at least 10 years, and have at least a 10-year record of accomplishment. In addition, nominees must have actively participated in ACS events and brought recognition to the South through their work. Nominations should consist of a letter containing biographical details and a brief account of the nominee’s technical accomplishments, a curriculum vitae, a list of publications and patents, a list of ACS activities, and two seconding letters from individuals who are not at the nominee’s place of employment. E-mail PDF files by June 30 to Bill McLaughlin at bill.mclaughlin@merck. com. Nominators wishing to mail their application should send six copies of all materials to Bill McLaughlin, Merck Consumer Care Inc., 3030 Jackson Ave., Mailstop 78, Memphis, TN 38151. LINDA WANG compiles this section. Announcements of awards may be sent to
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