2012  ACS - Greater Houston Section Awards 

        Dr. R. Bruce Weisman,  Rice University 

 For his meritorious contributions to the welfare and distinction of the local section within the Greater Houston area, as demonstrated by his contributions to education, research, and his service to the section and community service. Dr.R. Bruce Weisman's BioSketch. 

 

Younger Chemist Award
Michael L. Matson, Ph.D., University of Houston-Downtown
Excellence in Two Year College Teaching 
Jean C. Whileyman, Ph.D,  Lone Star College 

 
National Award Recipients
ACS Award in Polymer Chemistry
Dr. Edwin L. Thomas, Rice University
  ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry
Dr. Peter G. Wolynes, Rice University

 James Bryant Conant Award in  High School Chemistry Teaching
Mrs. Roxana Allen, St. John’s School     

 2012 ACS Fellows  

 Dr. Amber Hinkle, Bayer Material Science, LLC
Lisa Houston, PAC, LP
Dr. Dave Singleton, Shell Chemicals (Retired) 

    Regional Award Recipient 

Southwest Regional Teaching Award
Mrs. Lynn E. Millikan, St. Thomas Episcopal School 

    National Chemistry Chair Persons 

 Dr. Bob Botto, Exxon ( Retired)
Dr. Elmer Ledesma, University of St. Thomas
Kim Millspaugh, Shell Oil
Dr. Valerie Moore
Professor Mamie Moy, University of Houston
Dr. Sunny Tang, Shell Chemicals (Retired) 

 

    2012 Technician Achievement Award Recipient  

Karla Hartman, Shell Chemicals 

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  2011 ACS-GHS Section Award winner:

 Dr. James F. Stevens,Chevron, Retired 

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ACS GREATER HOUSTON LOCAL SECTION AWARD 

Purpose. To provide recognition for meritorious contributions to the welfare and distinction of the Section, as demonstrated by contributions to education, research, Sectional service or community service.

Nature. The award consists of an ACS major award plaque and is presented in October.

Establishment and Support. The award was established in 1969 by vote of the Section Executive Board and is supported by Section funds.

Rules of Eligibility. A nominee must be an ACS member who resides within the Section. Contributions recognized by the award must have been performed while the recipient was a resident of the Section area.

Requirements.  A complete application includes:

§  A nomination letter, not exceeding two pages.

§  Two seconding letters - each containing information which is significantly different from each other and the nominating letter.

§  Nominee's Resume/Curriculum Vitae 

Electronic submission of the packet to the Awards Chair is preferred.  Please send as a pdf file to:  Awards Chair: Kerry K. Spilker, KSpilker@chevron.com

Alternatively, one copy of the above packet may be sent to the Chairman of the Awards Committee:     

Chevron                      

3901 Briarpark

                        Houston, TX 77042

Attn: Kerry Spilker

Deadline for Submission.   May 31, 2013.

Announcement of Award Recipient.   June 30, 2013.

Award Presentation.  The ACS Greater Houston Local Section Award wil be presented at a Fall Section meeting.

Please contact  KSpilker@chevron.com for more information