Arthur W. Adamson Award for Distinguished Service in the Advancement of Surface Chemistry
2009 recipient David King (second to right) is
presented his award by ACS Board member Marinda
Li Wu (second to left) ACS President-Elect
Joseph Francisco (left) and ACS President
Thomas Lane (right).
presented his award by ACS Board member Marinda
Li Wu (second to left) ACS President-Elect
Joseph Francisco (left) and ACS President
Thomas Lane (right).
Because a sponsor has not been identified for the 2011 presentation of this award, we are not accepting nominations.
Sponsor: American Chemical Society
Purpose: To recognize distinguished services in the advancement of surface chemistry.
Nature: The award consists of $5,000, a medallion with a presentation box, and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The medallion will be presented during the award address.
Eligibility: A nominee must have demonstrated extensive contributions to the advancement of surface chemistry. Activities recognized by the award may include such fields as teaching, writing, research, and administration.
Deadline: November 1 (annual review).
Establishment & Support: The American Chemical Society began sponsoring the award in 2007. The award was established by Occidental Petroleum Corp. in 1991 and supported from 1993 - 2006.
Contact Information
Awards Office
American Chemical Society
1155 16th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-4801
Phone: (202) 872-4408
Fax: (202) 776-8008
awards@acs.org
Recipient
2009 David A. King
2008 Francisco Zaera
2007 Charles T. Campbell
2006 Steven L. Bernasek
2005 Robert J. Hamers
2004 John C. Hemminger
2003 David L. Allara and Ralph G. Nuzzo
2002 D. Wayne Goodman
2001 J. Michael White
2000 Alvin W. Czanderna
1999 John T. Yates, Jr.
1998 Kenneth B. Eisenthal
1997 Robert J. Madix
1996 Robert Gomer
1995 W. Henry Weinberg
1994 Gabor A. Somorjai
1993 David M. Hercules