Moderator: Angelo Cassar, Chair, ACS Midland Section
Thomas H. Lane Science Education Award
Dow Corning Corporation is sponsoring an annual American Chemical Society Midland Section award in honor of Dr. Thomas H. Lane. Dr. Lane, former senior scientist and director of global science and technology outreach at Dow Corning and current ACS President, has always emphasized the need for education and science literacy. He believes that ACS must ensure that all people, particularly students, understand the "transforming powers of chemistry."
This premier award will be presented to a student demonstrating academic excellence through their participation in the Midland Section ACS Fall Scientific Meeting for a category selected each year by the FSM committee. This year's award description is as follows:
Best Student Presentation
The student giving the best presentation at the Fall Scientific Meeting, Symposium # 1: Student Presentations - "Every Dipole has its Moment" will receive a plaque and a $500 cash award. The best presentation will be selected by committee. Students at all academic levels will be considered.
Best Student Poster Award
Dow Corning Corporation is sponsoring a $200 cash award for the best student poster.
Science Education Promotion Award
Meeting attendees can submit suggestions for ways to locally promote science education. The best idea will be selected by the local ACS board and FSM committee members. A $50 cash award will be provided, sponsored by Dow Corning Corporation.
Outstanding Achievement and Promotion of the Chemical Sciences
Each year the Midland Section honors an individual residing within the Section's geographical area who has demonstrated outstanding achievement and promotion of the chemical sciences. This award recognizes dedication and service to the chemical profession.
Outstanding Service to the American Chemical Society
The Section sponsors an annual award to a member to recognize outstanding service to the Midland Section of the ACS. This award recognizes achievement in the promotion of the goals of ACS.
Outstanding Chemical Technician
The Section presents an annual Outstanding Chemical Technician Award to an individual who has demonstrated an extremely high degree of professionalism as a chemical technician.
Members of ACS for 50 Years or More
An award is presented to each member who has reached 50, 60, or 70 years membership.
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