ACS Award in Theoretical Chemistry
2009 recipient Robert Parr (second to right) is
presented his award by ACS Board Member Bonnie
Charpentier (second to left) ACS President-Elect
Joseph Francisco (left) and ACS President Thomas
Lane (right).
presented his award by ACS Board Member Bonnie
Charpentier (second to left) ACS President-Elect
Joseph Francisco (left) and ACS President Thomas
Lane (right).
Sponsor: Dell Incorporated
Purpose: To recognize innovative research in theoretical chemistry that either advances theoretical methodology or contributes to new discoveries about chemical systems.
Nature: The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.
Eligibility: A nominee must have accomplished innovative research in the field of theoretical chemistry. Emphasis in the selection process will be on work characterized by depth, originality, and scientific significance. The award will be granted without regard to age or nationality.
Deadline: November 1 (annual review).
Establishment & Support: Dell Incorporated will begin sponsorship in 2010. The ACS sponsored this award in 2009. The award was established in 1991 and sponsored by the IBM Corp. until 2008.
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 Robert G. Parr
2008 William A. Goddard III
2007 Rodney J. Bartlett
2006 Hans C. Andersen
2005 Eric J. Heller
2004 John C. Tully
2003 Henry F. Schaefer III
2002 Klaus Ruedenberg
2001 Michele Parrinello
2000 Ernest R. Davidson
1999 Benjamin Widom
1998 John A. Pople
1997 Rudolph A. Marcus
1996 David Chandler
1995 Bruce J. Berne
1994 William H. Miller
1993 Martin Karplus