The Saint Louis University ACS student affiliate group has been declared an “Outstanding” chapter by National ACS, one of only 28 chapters nationwide to be so honored. The section was cited for its activities during the 2006-2007 academic year. Congratulations to faculty advisor Brent Znosko and then-chapter officers Anne Blackwell and Michelle Watt.
The November 13, 2006, edition of Chemical & Engineering News featured a very complimentary full-page write-up (login required) on the entrepreneurial success of Shri Thanedar. It’s a story of ambition, hard work, and likely not just a little talent. From 18-year-old Bachelor’s chemist in India, he is now CEO of Chemir Analytical Services in St Louis, now at $24M/yr in revenues.
Shelley Minteer, professor of chemistry at Saint Louis University, is the winner of the 2005 Innovation Award, presented by the Academy of Sciences of St Louis. The award recognizes a scientist or engineer under age 40 who has demonstrated unusual potential for future accomplishments in a branch of science or engineering based on exceptional initial contributions.
