“Peter was born in Germany and came to the US as a research fellow in chemistry with the P. D. Bartlett group at Harvard University. He enjoyed a long career in research, commercial development, and general management for Monsanto and Bayer USA. In retirement, Peter remained actively involved in chemical education and training programs and served on the Pennsylvania State Board of Education.
by Nina Notman, special to C&EN | August 08, 2022
Olin Medal, the Alfred Bader Award in Bioinorganic or Bioorganic Chemistry, was a fellow of the American Chemical Society, and associate editor of the Journal of the American Chemical Society (1998—2010). Ann was a remarkable mentor whose impeccable professionalism enriched the scientific careers of students and colleagues alike.
by Nina Notman, special to C&EN | August 08, 2022
Many of us are preparing to travel to the ACS Fall 2022 meeting in Chicago, where we’ll attend and participate in many events and symposia. The C&EN-themed events at the fall meeting center on honoring C&EN’s Talented 12. If you are in attendance, don’t miss our Q&A at the ACS Theater with Talented 12 alumni Jessica Ray, Alaaeddin Alsbaiee, and Frank Leibfarth.
by Bibiana Campos Seijo | August 08, 2022
—Announcing the 2022 ACS fellows “45 new fellows honored for their contributions to science” Diana S. Aga University at Buffalo Kimberly A. Agnew-Heard Altria Client Services Kaoru Aou Dow Kevin L. Armbrust Louisiana State University James Bohling Dow Olga Boltalina Colorado State University Julia Brumaghim Clemson University Raychelle Burks American University Michelle R.
by Nina Notman, special to C&EN | August 04, 2022
—ACS members awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships “” The American Chemical Society extends its congratulations to three recent US National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship awardees who were previously involved with the ACS Bridge Project or the ACS Scholars Program—initiatives that provide support for students from groups underrepresented in the chemical sciences.
by Nina Notman, special to C&EN | June 30, 2022
I remember the shock and the impact this tragedy had on myself and fellow chemists who were still in the lab. Let this be a reminder to all what an amazing scientist she was BUT also how very dangerous chemistry is. The bench chemist even with proper training and PPE [personal protective equipment] takes a risk with every experiment they run in order to advance science for the better of us all.”
by Bibiana Campos Seijo | June 11, 2022