[Updated 13 Sep 2019 with final schedule of speakers.] The 2019 Saint Louis Award Symposium, Friday, October 25, is sponsored by the Saint Louis Section of the American Chemical Society and the Food & Drug Administration, St Louis. Honoring Dr. David Keire, 2019 Saint Louis Award Winner Deputy Director, FDA Office of Pharmaceutical Quality Office […]
Dr Benjamin Barth, past chair of the St Louis Section–ACS and chair of the St Louis Award jury, has announced the winner of the 2019 St Louis Award: Dr David Keire, Director of the Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), Office of Testing and Research, Division of Pharmaceutical Analysis in
Two members of the Saint Louis Section are among the 70-chemist-strong 2019 class of ACS Fellows. Jim O’Brien of University of Missouri–St Louis and Young-Shin Jun of Washington University in St Louis have been named ACS Fellows. ACS Fellowship (or is it Fellowness?) is a recognition of outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the
Kevin D Moeller joined the chemistry faculty at Washington University in St Louis in 1987, where he is now Professor of Chemistry. Henry Rohrs, Secretary of the Section, has announced that Kevin Moeller is the winner of the 2019 Midwest Award. Moeller was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, on November 25, 1958, earned a BA degree
Submitted by Cynthia Chapple The Committee on Minority Affairs is proud to announce our Undergraduate Minority Student Travel Fund recipients for spring 2019. Matilda is a junior at Maryville University majoring in Biochemistry with a Psychology minor. Joshua Jones is senior at Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville majoring in Chemistry with plans to begin a
Submitted by Sophia Hayes Awards Night was a particular special evening this year, with honors for many, dinner and conversation amongst chemical scientists (current- and future-) from across the region, and celebration of achievements. Organized expertly by Prof. Leah O’Brien (SIUE), the event was held at Vue17 in Clayton that gave us exceptional 180-degree vistas
We are pleased to announce the winners of the Outstanding Junior Chemistry Student awards for 2018. Each college and university in the local section territory chooses its winner; all are feted at Awards Night on April 15. College or University Student * ACS-approved programs Saint Louis University* Sravya Ainapurapu Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville* Dalia Hassan Webster
Submitted by David Rhee It is my distinct pleasure to announce the winner of the 2019 American Chemical Society, St. Louis Section, Chemical Science and Technology Award; Sally W. Schwarz, R. Ph., M.S., B.C.N.P. Currently a Professor of Radiology and co-director of Cyclotron Facility at Washington University in St. Louis, she has made outstanding contributions
Congratulations to Arthur Wilde, the 2019 American Chemical Society, St. Louis Section, High School Chemistry Teaching Award Winner! Mr. Wilde has taught at Bayless High School in St. Louis since 2011. He has received several awards for the innovative teaching techniques in his chemistry classes, including the Bayless High School Teacher of the Year Award.
Save the date! Awards Night will be held this year from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Monday, April 15th, 2019. The venue this year is Vue 17, located across from the Galleria. It is on the 17th floor, so the views of the city as the sun sets will be something to see! Vue 17
