NEWS Evan C. Horning The JOURNAL regrets to report the death of Evan C. Horning, analytical chemist and pioneer in GC and GC/MS analysis of biologically important compounds, on May 14. In 1990 Horning shared the ACS Frank H. Field and Joe L. Franklin Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mass Spectrometry with his wife, biochemist Marjorie G. Horning.
Yeung Receives Technology Transfer Award Edward S. Yeung, Associate Editor for spectroscopy for ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, was given one of the Federal Laboratory Consortium's (FLC) awards for Excellence in Technology Transfer. Yeung was recognized for his work in transferring a laser-based method for indirect fluorescence of limited-size biological samples using the Microfluor Detector. The FLC annually gives a maximum of 30 awards to acknowledge efforts by government agencies and their contractors to transfer products and processes to private industry for commercialization.
Nominations Requested for Waterman Award The National Science Foundation's Alan T. Waterman Award is presented annually to an outstanding young scientist, mathematician, or engineer. The award consists of a grant of up to $500,000 over a three-year period for research in the mathematical, computer, physical, biological, social, engineering, and other sciences. A medal is also awarded. Nominees must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and 35 years of age or younger or not more than five years beyond receipt of their Ph.D. by Dec. 31. For information, contact Susan Fannoney, National Science Foundation, 1800 G St., N.W., Washington, DC 20550 (202-357-7512). Deadline for receipt of nominations is Dec. 31.
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Nominations for 1995 Wiley Award The $3500 Harvey W. Wiley Award is given to an outstanding scientist or research team for contributions to analytical methodology in areas of interest to AOAC International. Nominations are considered active for three years and may be extended for an additional four years by written request of the nominator. For further information, contact AOAC International, 2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400-R2, Arlington, VA 22201-3301 (703-5223032; fax 703-522-5468). Deadline is March 31, 1994.
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In 1992 AOAC International adopted 33 peer-reviewed analytical methods. The methods will be published in the fourth supplement to the 15th Edition of Official Methods of Analysis of the AOAC. For further information, contact AOAC International, Technical Services Dept., 2200 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201-3301 (703-522-3032; fax 703-522-5468).
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