James E. McGrath Receives the
POLY Special Service Award.
In recognition of continued dedicated service to the Division of Polymer Chemistry, James E. McGrath, Virginia Tech, was presented the POLY Special Service Award during the 2003 New York ACS National Meeting.
Jim's continued service with organization of POLY workshops saw it's culmination with record breaking attendance at the "Fuel Cells Membranes" workshop earlier this year. His pioneering work in this regard is of great importance.
In addition, he has organized other heavily attended workshops including Polyolefins, Polyurethanes, and Condensation Polymers. These workshops have greatly benefited POLY and attracted polymer scientists and managers to participate in POLY activities. Not only has he chosen great topics of scientific and technological importance, but he always does a superb job in raising funds for these meetings.
Ken Wynne (l), POLY Chair and Jim McGrath (r) , Award Recipient
Eli M. Pearce, Professor of Chemistry, Polytechnic University is a 1999 winner of the
Division of Polymer Chemistry Special Service Award.
Eli Pearce will be recognized for his service to the Division
as Vice Chairman, Chairman-Elect, and Chairman (1980), his efforts as
Division Councilor (since 1982), leadership in the Polymer Education Committee (later POLYED) and Election to the ACS Board of Directors (1999)..
Eli was also the reciepient of the 1992 Paul F. Flory, Polymer Education Award and the 1991 Division Distinguished Service Award.
The Special Service Award will be presented at the awards banquet
in Anaheim.
Thomas J. Pacansky of Apollo Ventures and H. N. Cheng of Hercules, Inc. were awarded 2005 Distinguished Service Awards.
Tom was recognized for his outstanding service as awards chair, treasurer, and chair (2000). H.N was recognized for his service including dedicated service to membership including numerous membership initiatives. These award was presented at the awards reception
in Washington.
Frank D. Blum, of the University of Missouri-Rolla, received the 2002
Division of Polymer Chemistry Distinguished Service Award.
Frank was recognized for his service to the Division
as Secretary, Vice Chairman, Chairman-Elect, and Chairman as
well as his efforts in organizing the POLY web pages and the POLY Electronic Discussion list. This award was presented at the awards reception
in Orlando.
William Daly, of the University of Louisiana, and Robson F. Storey, and Robert B. Moore, of the University of Mississippi, received 2001
Division of Polymer Chemistry Distinguished Service Awarda.
Bill was recognized for his service to the Division
as Treasurer, Vice Chairman, Chairman-Elect, and Chairman as
well as his efforts in International Activities including the POLY Millennial. Rob and Bob served as Polymer Preprints editors and were prime contributors in converting preprints to an electronic format.
This award was presented at the awards reception in San Diego.
James E. McGrath, Ethyl Chaired Professor of Chemistry and Director, Center for High Performance Polymeric
Adhesives and Composites at Virginia Tech is a 1999 winner of the
Division of Polymer Chemistry Distinguished Service Award.
Jim McGrath will be recognized for his service to the Division
as Vice Chairman, Chairman-Elect, and Chairman (1986) as
well as his efforts in organizing a series of outstanding Division workshops.
Jim was also the reciepient of the 1996 Herman F. Mark, Division of Polymer Chemistry Award.
The Distinguished Service award will be presented at the awards banquet
in Anaheim.
Ann B. Salamone, of AM Products, will receive a
Division of Polymer Chemistry Distinguished Service Award.
Ann Salamone will be recognized for her service to the Division
as Secretary, Vice Chairman, Chairman-Elect, and Chairman as
well as her efforts in organizing the Intersociety Polymer
Education Task Force, where she is currently serving as
Treasurer. This award was presented at the awards banquet
in New Orleans.
Ann Beal Salamone Receives the
Excellence in Service to POLYED Award
In recognition of outstanding contributions to divisional educational activities of the Polymer Chemistry Division and the Division of Polymer Materials: Science and Engineering, Ann Beal Salamone was presented the Excellence in Service Award. Ann's award was presented at a reception held at the Fall ACS National Meeting in New York on September 7, 2003.
Ann's dedication to POLYED has been exemplary over the years. Her work with the Polymer Ambassadors in New Orleans was inspiring. She was largely responsible for the organization of the K-12 workshop affiliated with the symposium "The Polymer Science of Everyday Things". Ann played a leadership role as part of the group of organizers who raised $34K for participant support. She arranged Web casting and participation of 25 teachers in the New Orleans and another 25 in the Akron area through the World Polymer Academy.
Ken Wynne (l), POLY Chair and Ann Salamone (r), Award Recipient