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program is one of the means by which the society meets its obligation “to encourage ... the advancement of chemistry in all its branches, the promotion of research in chemical science and industry, [and] the improvement of the qualifications and usefulness of chemists.” The continuing excellence of the ACS awards program requires that a number of highly qualified chemistry professionals be nominated and that great care be taken in preparing the nominations. ACS Award for Achievement in Research for the Teaching & Learning of Chemistry sponsored by Pearson Education.
This award recognizes outstanding contributions to research that have increased the understanding of chemical pedagogy and led to improved teaching and learning of chemistry. This award recognizes research contributions involving a significant body of work rather than a single project or contribution.
ACS Award for Affordable Green Chemistry sponsored and supported through an endowment established by Rohm and Haas. This award recognizes outstanding
scientific discoveries that lay the foundation for environmentally friendly products or manufacturing processes at a cost comparable with or less than that of current technologies or discoveries that deliver new applications with compelling costbenefit profiles. The primary goal of the award is to identify and recognize discovery of new eco-friendly chemistries with the potential to enable products or manufacturing processes that are less expensive than existing alternatives. ACS Award for Creative Invention sponsored by ACS Corporation Associates.
This award recognizes a single inventor for the successful application of research in chemistry and/or chemical engineering that contributes to the material prosperity and happiness of people. A nominee must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada. A pat-
ent, developed during the 17 years ending Jan. 1, 2011, must have been granted for the work that the nomination proposes to recognize. A copy of the patent must be submitted with the nominating documents. ACS Award for Creative Research & Applications of Iodine Chemistry sponsored by SQM S.A. This award supports,
promotes, and motivates global research in iodine chemistry and develops use and knowledge of it through applications. A nominee must have performed outstanding and creative research related to iodine chemistry or its applications. Applications of iodine chemistry may include, but are not limited to, its uses in medicine, catalysis, food, and photography. This award will be granted without regard to age or nationality. ACS Award for Creative Work in Fluorine Chemistry sponsored by Honeywell. A
nominee must have made an outstanding contribution or contributions to the advancement of the field of fluorine chemistry. ACS Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry sponsored by Aldrich Chemical. A nominee must have
accomplished outstanding creative work in synthetic organic chemistry that has been published. ACS Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Inorganic Chemistry sponsored by Strem Chemicals. A
nominee must have demonstrated extensive contributions to the advancement of inorganic chemistry including teaching, writing, research, and administration. The nominee must be a member of ACS. ACS Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences sponsored by the Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation.
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rently underrepresented in the profession, to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering. A nominee may come from any professional setting: academia, industry, government, or other independent facility. ACS Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences sponsored by the Camille & Henry Dreyfus Foundation. This award recognizes
significant accomplishments in the U.S. by individuals in stimulating women to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering. A nominee may come from any professional setting: academia, industry, government, or other independent facility. ACS Award for Research at an Undergraduate Institution sponsored by Research Corporation. This award recogniz-
es research that constitutes advances in science as evidenced by refereed publications with undergraduate coauthors in leading scientific research journals, external research grant support, and the subsequent professional development of students who have participated in the research program. The award is given for significant work over a long period of time rather than for a specific, limited project. A nominee must be a tenured faculty member of a predominantly undergraduate institution. ACS Award for Team Innovation sponsored by ACS Corporation Associates.
This award recognizes a multidisciplinary team, consisting of neither fewer than two nor more than five members, that has successfully moved an innovative idea to a product now in commercial use. The work must have been carried out primarily in the U.S., and the technical accomplishments of the team must be documented as a publication or patent. ACS Award in Analytical Chemistry sponsored by Battelle Memorial Institute. A
nominee must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada and must have made an outstanding contribution to analytical chemistry, pure or applied. Special consideration will be given to the independence of thought and the originality shown and to the importance of the work when applied to public welfare, economics, or humanity’s needs and desires. ACS Award in Applied Polymer Science sponsored by Eastman Chemical. This
award recognizes and encourages the achievements of scientists who are active in the fields of polymer and polymeric materials research. The recipient will be selected primarily on the basis of scientific contributions made to the technology of plastics, coatings, polymer composites, adhesives, and related fields during the 10-year period preceding the date of selection. Preference in the selection process will be given to avoid specific areas of technology that have been recognized by the granting of this award in the two preceding years.
ACS Award in Industrial Chemistry sponsored by the ACS Division of Business Development & Management and the Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates. This award recognizes outstand-
ACS Award in Chromatography sponsored by Supelco. A nominee must have
ACS Award in Inorganic Chemistry sponsored by Aldrich Chemical. A nominee
made outstanding contributions to the fields of chromatography, with particular consideration given to development of new methods. ACS Award in Colloid & Surface Chemistry sponsored by Procter & Gamble.
A nominee must be a resident of North America and must have made outstanding scientific contributions to colloid and/or surface chemistry. Recognition will also be given to originality and independence of thought and to the technological impact of the nominee’s contribution.
NOMINATING PROCEDURE FOR ACS NATIONAL AWARDS Nominations for the national awards administered by ACS to be presented in 2011 are being solicited. Forms for nominations and supporting information as well as a detailed description of ACS national awards are available online at www.acs.org/awards. Any individual may submit a nomination for an award, unless that individual is a member of the selection committee for the same award or a current member of the ACS Board of Directors. However, selection committee members may submit nominations for other awards. Nominations and inquiries concerning awards should be directed to the Office of the Awards Programs, e-mail:
[email protected]. The deadline date for all nominating material for 2011 ACS National Awards is Nov. 1, 2009. Earlier transmittal is encouraged.
ing contributions to chemical research in the industrial context. Significant creative contribution to chemistry in any field of chemical, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical, or biomedical research is appropriate. Any chemical researcher whose primary employer was industrial when the work was done, and who was based in North America, is eligible.
must have accomplished outstanding research in the preparation, properties, reactions, or structure of inorganic substances. Special consideration will be given to the independence of thought and originality shown. ACS Award in Organometallic Chemistry sponsored by Dow Chemical Co. Foundation. This award recognizes a recent
advancement having a major impact on research in organometallic chemistry. A nominee must have carried out outstanding research in the preparation, reactions, properties, or structure of organometallic substances. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens. ACS Award in Polymer Chemistry sponsored by ExxonMobil Chemical. This
award recognizes outstanding fundamental contributions and achievements in the field of polymer chemistry. ACS Award in Pure Chemistry sponsored by Alpha Chi Sigma Fraternity and the Alpha Chi Sigma Educational Foundation. This award recognizes and encourag-
es fundamental research in pure chemistry carried out in North America. Nominees must have been born after April 30, 1975, and must have accomplished research of unusual merit for an individual on the threshold of his or her career.
ACS Award in Separations Science & Technology sponsored by Waters. This award
recognizes outstanding accomplishments in fundamental or applied research directed to separations science and technology.
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& Co. This award recognizes creative work
in the chemistry of materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on research relating to materials of actual or potential technological importance where a fundamental understanding of the chemistry associated with materials preparation, processing, or use is critical. ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry sponsored by Dell. This award recognizes
innovative research in theoretical chemistry that either advances theoretical methodology or contributes to new discoveries about chemical systems. Emphasis in the selection process will be on work characterized by depth, originality, and scientific significance.
Award for Volunteer Service to the American Chemical Society sponsored by ACS. This award recognizes the volunteer
efforts of individuals who have served ACS, contributing significantly to the goals and objectives of the society. The volunteerism to be recognized may include a variety of activities, including but not limited to the initiation or sponsorship of a singular endeavor or exemplary performance as committee member or chair, as an elected division or local section officer, or service in the leadership role in regional meeting(s). The individual nominee will have been a member of ACS for at least 15 years. Past and present members of the board of directors and staff are ineligible for this award. Roger Adams Award in Organic Chemistry sponsored by Organic Reactions and Organic Syntheses. This award recognizes
and encourages outstanding contributions to research in organic chemistry. Alfred Bader Award in Bioinorganic or Bioorganic Chemistry sponsored by the Alfred Bader Fund. This award recognizes
outstanding research accomplishments at the interface between biology and organic or inorganic chemistry. Special consideration will be given to applications of the fundamental principles and experimental methodology of chemistry in areas of biological significance.
Earle B. Barnes Award for Leadership in Chemical Research Management sponsored by Dow Chemical. This award recog-
nizes the outstanding achievements of an individual who has demonstrated outstanding leadership and creativity in promoting
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the sciences of chemistry and chemical engineering in research management. A nominee must be a citizen of the U.S.
the application of such novel chemistry toward the synthesis of natural products and organic molecules of medicinal importance and to the discovery of novel reactions or processes with broad utility.
Ronald Breslow Award for Achievement in Biomimetic Chemistry sponsored by the Ronald Breslow Endowment. This
F. Albert Cotton Award in Synthetic Inorganic Chemistry sponsored by the F. Albert Cotton Endowment Fund. This
award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of biomimetic chemistry. Special consideration will be given to individuals who are scientifically active. Herbert C. Brown Award for Creative Research in Synthetic Methods sponsored by the Purdue Borane Research Fund and the Herbert C. Brown Award Endowment.
This award recognizes and encourages outstanding and creative contributions to research resulting in the discovery and development of novel and useful methods for chemical synthesis in any area of chemistry. James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific. This award
recognizes an outstanding high school chemistry teacher at the national level. A nominee must be actively engaged in the teaching of chemistry in a high school (grades 9–12). Arthur C. Cope Award sponsored by the Arthur C. Cope Fund. This award recog-
nizes outstanding achievement in the field of organic chemistry, the significance of which has become apparent within the five years preceding the year in which the award will be considered. Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awards sponsored by the Arthur C. Cope Fund. This
award recognizes and encourages outstanding achievements in the field of organic chemistry. Ten Arthur C. Cope Scholars will be named annually: four between the ages of 36 and 49, four age 50 or older, and two age 35 and younger before April 30 of the award year. Elias J. Corey Award for Outstanding Original Contribution in Organic Synthesis by a Young Investigator sponsored by the Pfizer Endowment Fund. This award
is granted to an individual under the age of 40 on Nov. 1, 2009, who has demonstrated outstanding creativity in the field of synthetic organic chemistry. A nominee must have accomplished research that is of exceptional merit and that adds value to the field. Special consideration will be given to
award recognizes outstanding synthetic accomplishment in the field of inorganic chemistry and shall be granted without limit of age or nationality. Creativity and imagination will be especially valued.
Peter Debye Award in Physical Chemistry sponsored by E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. A nominee must have accomplished
outstanding research of a theoretical or experimental nature in the field of physical chemistry.
Frank H. Field & Joe L. Franklin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mass Spectrometry sponsored by Waters. This
award recognizes outstanding achievement in the development or application of mass spectrometry. In even-numbered years, the award will be presented for the development of applications of MS; in odd-numbered years, for advances in techniques or fundamental processes in MS. Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal sponsored by the Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal Endowment. A nominee
must be a woman, a U.S. citizen, and have performed distinguished service to chemistry.
James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public sponsored by ACS. A nominee must have
made noteworthy presentations through a medium of public communication to increase the American public’s understanding of chemistry and chemical progress. This information shall have been disseminated through the press, radio, television, films, the lecture platform, books, or pamphlets for the lay public. Ernest Guenther Award in the Chemistry of Natural Products sponsored by Givaudan. A nominee must have ac-
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E. B. Hershberg Award for Important Discoveries in Medicinally Active Substances sponsored by Schering-Plough Research Institute. This award recognizes
and encourages outstanding discoveries in the chemistry of medicinally active substances. The discovery for which the award is given should have been made during the past two decades. The award is granted without regard to age or nationality of the recipient. Joel Henry Hildebrand Award in the Theoretical & Experimental Chemistry of Liquids sponsored by ExxonMobil Research & Engineering. This award rec-
ognizes distinguished contributions to the understanding of the chemistry and physics of liquids. Ralph F. Hirschmann Award in Peptide Chemistry sponsored by Merck Research Laboratories. This award recognizes and
encourages outstanding achievements in the chemistry, biochemistry, and biophysics of peptides.
Claude S. Hudson Award in Carbohydrate Chemistry sponsored by National Starch. This award recognizes outstanding
contributions to carbohydrate chemistry, whether in education, research, or applications. The award is granted without regard to age or nationality.
E. V. Murphree Award in Industrial & Engineering Chemistry sponsored by ExxonMobil Research & Engineering. A nomi-
nee must have accomplished outstanding research of a theoretical or experimental nature in the fields of industrial chemistry or chemical engineering. Nakanishi Prize sponsored by the Nakanishi Prize Endowment. This award
recognizes and aims to stimulate significant work that extends chemical and spectroscopic methods to the study of important biological phenomena. The prize is awarded to an individual without regard to age or nationality for outstanding scientific achievement. Special consideration will be given for work that has contributed broadly on an international scope. Nobel Laureate Signature Award for Graduate Education in Chemistry sponsored by Mallinckrodt Baker. This
award recognizes an outstanding graduate student and his or her preceptor(s) in the
most ACS awards—is not directed toward recognition of scientific accomplishment or stature. The public service to be recognized may be performed either as a part of or completely outside the regular duties and activities of the nominee’s employment. Current members of the ACS Board of Directors are ineligible to receive this award.
James Flack Norris Award in Physical Organic Chemistry sponsored by the ACS Northeastern Section. A nominee must
George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education sponsored by Cengage Publishing and ACS. A nominee must have
have made outstanding contributions to physical organic chemistry.
made outstanding contributions to chemical education considered in its broadest meaning. This includes the training of professional chemists; the dissemination of reliable information about chemistry to prospective chemists, to members of the profession, to students in other fields, and to the general public; and the integration of chemistry into our educational system. The activities recognized by the award may be in the fields of teaching, organization and administration, influential writing, educational research, the methodology of instruction, establishment of standards of instruction, and public enlightenment. Preference is given to U.S. citizens.
George A. Olah Award in Hydrocarbon or Petroleum Chemistry sponsored by the George A. Olah Endowment. A nominee
must be a resident of the U.S. or Canada and have accomplished outstanding research in the chemistry of hydrocarbons or of petroleum and its products. Special consideration will be given to the independence of thought and the originality shown. Charles Lathrop Parsons Award sponsored by ACS. This award recognizes
outstanding public service by a member of ACS. A nominee must be a citizen of the U.S. and must have performed outstanding public service. Neither the scientific reputation nor the record of scientific achievement of a member affects his or her eligibility for this award, which—unlike
CHAD A. MIRKIN, George B. Rathmann
Professor of Chemistry and director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University, is the winner of this year’s $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize, which recognizes midcareer scientists whose inventions are making a broad impact on society. Mirkin, 45, pioneered the dip-pen nanolithography technique, which uses atomic force microscope tips to deposit nanoscale materials, or molecular ink, onto a substrate. This nanopatterning technique has broad applications, including in moleculebased electronics. He also invented a nanoparticle-based diagnostic system that can detect very low concentrations of molecules associated with disease. “These awards are not given for any single invention,” says Michael J. Cima,
Glenn T. Seaborg Award for Nuclear Chemistry sponsored by the ACS Division of Nuclear Chemistry & Technology.
A nominee must have made outstanding contributions to nuclear or radiochemistry or to their applications. Gabor A. Somorjai Award for Creative Research in Catalysis sponsored by the Gabor A. & Judith K. Somorjai Endowment Fund. This award recognizes outstanding
theoretical, experimental, or developmental research resulting in the advancement of understanding or application of catalysis. E. Bright Wilson Award in Spectroscopy sponsored by Coherent and ACS. The
award recognizes outstanding accomplishments in fundamental or applied spectroscopy in all fields in chemistry. Ahmed Zewail Award in Ultrafast Science & Technology sponsored by the Ahmed Zewail Endowment Fund established by Newport Corp. This award recognizes
medal recognizes distinguished service to chemistry and may be awarded to members and nonmembers of the society and
outstanding and creative contributions to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science and technology in areas of physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields.
faculty director of the Lemelson-MIT Program, which administers the annual award. “They’re given because of a track record of innovation, and Mirkin has a long history of inventing and exploiting new and novel ideas.” Mirkin, who founded NanoInk and cofounded Nanosphere to commercialize his technologies, says it’s not enough to just develop a new technology. “If you are going to truly develop a technology, you need to go to the point where it’s used,” he says. “The world doesn’t want just another way; it wants a better way.” Cima hopes that by recognizing role models such as Mirkin, the Lemelson-MIT award
program will inspire young scientists to lead creative lives through invention. Mirkin offers this advice: “Believe in your ideas. So many people can be talked out of doing what they think is worth doing,” he says. “If I quit every time somebody said you can’t do it, I wouldn’t have gotten very far.” The Lemelson-MIT program also administers the $100,000 Lemelson-MIT Award for Sustainability and the $30,000 Lemelson-MIT Student Prize. The program is funded by the Lemelson Foundation, which was established in 1993 by the late inventor Jerome H. Lemelson and his wife, Dorothy.—LINDA WANG
Priestley Medal sponsored by ACS. This
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to representatives of any nation. Current members of the ACS Board of Directors are ineligible to receive this award.
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field of chemistry, as broadly defined. The graduate student nominee must have completed a Ph.D. degree dissertation in chemistry within the 12-month period before the deadline for receipt of nominations. The award will recognize work done only while the nominee was a graduate student.
