ACS Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research

2009 recipient Mark Gordon (second to right) is
presented his award by sponsor representative
Murco Ringnalda (second to right) ACS President-Elect
Joseph Francisco (left) and ACS President Thomas
Lane (right).

Purpose: To recognize and encourage the use of computers in the advancement of the chemical and biological sciences.

Nature: The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

Eligibility: The award will be granted without regard to age or nationality for outstanding achievement in the use of computers in research, development, or education in the chemical and biological sciences.

Deadline: November 1 (annual review).

Establishment & Support: Schrödinger sponsored the award from 2008 to 2009. The ACS financed the award in 2010 and from 1999 to 2001. Accelrys, Inc. sponsored the award from 2002 to 2007. IBM North America, Scientific and Technical Systems and Solutions sponsored the award from 1996 to 1998. The Digital Equipment Corporation established the award in 1984 and sponsored it through 1995.

Nomination forms

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 Mark S. Gordon

2008 James A. McCammon

2007 Emily A. Carter

2006 Johann Gasteiger

2005 Peter Willett

2004 W. Graham Richards

2003 Kendall N. Houk

2002 Irwin D. Kuntz

2001 Martin Karplus

2000 Donald G. Truhlar

1999 Corwin H. Hansch

1998 William L. Jorgensen

1997 Harold A. Scheraga

1996 Norman L. Allinger

1995 Peter A. Kollman

1994 Michael J.S. Dewar

1993 W. Clark Still

1992 Ernest R. Davidson

1991 John A. Pople

1990 Peter C. Jurs

1989 Christie G. Enke

1988 W.A. Goddard III

1987 W. Todd Wipke

1986 Raymond E. Dessy