Society Awards and Honors
2006 Awards
PNNL Staff Members Help Richland Section Win 2006 National ACS ChemLuminary Award
PNNL staff members helped the Richland Section of the American Chemical Society win the 2006 ChemLuminary Award for Outstanding Advocacy on Behalf of Women in the Chemical Sciences. The chapter brought together 100+ middle school girls for a day-long "Girls in Science" event focused on analyzing evidence and forensics to illustrate chemistry in a tangible way. Other activities included a 2-day Girl/Boy Scouts Chemistry merit badges event, college student affiliate poster sessions and innovative local meetings, and hands-on chemistry events on the Umatilla Reservation. PNNL staff members who are section officers or committee chairs and who contributed to this effort include Sam Bryan, Janet Bryant, Tim Hubler, Bruce McNamara, Dennis Wester, Bill Samuel, Therese Clauss, Novella Bridges, Kayte Denslow, Rich Lucke and Amanda Kissire. (announced 10/1/2006)