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THE PATTERSON-CRANE AWARD
Presented by the Columbus and Dayton Sections of the American Chemical Society The Patterson-Crane Award The Columbus and Dayton, Ohio Sections of the American Chemical Society sponsor the Patterson-Crane Award for contributions to chemical information. It is international in scope and given in honor of two outstanding members of the Sections - Austin M. Patterson (1876-1956) and E.J. Crane (1889-1966). The biennial award consists of a $2,000 honorarium and a personalized commendation. The award is funded by a bequest of the Patterson family to the Dayton Section, by the Helen G. Crane Fund of the Columbus Foundation, and by the Patterson-Crane Award Fund of the Columbus Section. The Austin M. Patterson Award was established in 1949 by the Dayton Section to acknowledge meritorious contributions in the field of chemical literature and especially documentation of chemistry. Dr. Patterson, the first recipient of the biennial award, was recognized for his leadership in organic chemical nomenclature and his work as editor of Chemical Abstracts. There were 13 additional recipients of this award, including E.J. Crane, who was editor of Chemical Abstracts from 1915-1958. Subsequently, there was a desire to honor and establish an award in his memory. In February 1975 the ACS Board of Directors accepted a proposal by the Dayton and Columbus Sections for a jointly sponsored Patterson-Crane Award. There have been 13 recipients of the joint award. Criteria for the Award Nominees should demonstrate outstanding achievement in the field of chemical information science. Contributions of international significance may relate to design, development, production, or management of chemical information systems or services; electronic access to and retrieval of chemical information; critically evaluated data compilations; information technology applications in chemistry; or other significant chemical documentation, including production of original works, editorial work, or chemical library work. A nominee does not have to be an ACS member. Nominations Nominations must be in writing and should include the nominee's contributions to the field and an evaluation of his or her accomplishments. A biography and bibliography of publications and presentations relevant to the award and supporting the nomination should be enclosed. Seconding letters are required. Nominations and seconding letters may be submitted via email. Selection Jury The Patterson-Crane Award Selection Jury consists of three members of the Columbus Section, three members of the Dayton Section, and the Chair of the American Chemical Society's Division of Chemical Information (or his or her designated representative). Presentation of the Award The award is presented biennially in odd-numbered years during May or June. If appropriate, the award dinner is held in conjunction with a Regional Meeting or a chemical information symposium. Past Recipients of the Award
1949 - Austin M. Patterson 1953 - E. J. Crane 1955 - Howard S. Nutting 1957 - Melvin G. Mellon 1959 - Leonard T. Capell 1963 - W. Albert Noyes Jr. 1965 - Elmer Hockett 1967 - Melville L. Wolfrom 1969 - Herman Skolnik 1973 - Pieter E. Verkade 1975 - William J. Wiswesser 1977 - Benjamin H. Weil 1979 - Dale B. Baker 1983 - Eugene Garfield 1985 - Bruno J. Zwolinski 1987 - Kurt L. Loening 1989 - George E. Vladutz 1993 - Hideaki Chihara 1995 - Arthur E. Martell 1997 - Derek Horton 1999 - Stephen E. Stein 2003 - Robert J. Massie 2005 - Dr. Gilles Klopman 2007 - Dr Gary D. Wiggins |
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