The
Women Chemists Committee of the American Chemical Society has established an
award designed to recognize a woman from a two-year or four-year institution
for her efforts in overcoming hardship to achieve success in chemistry. The
award consists of a plaque, a monetary award of $250, and up to $500 in travel
expenses to the fall ACS national meeting. The recipient will be recognized at
the WCC Luncheon on Tuesday afternoon at that meeting.
Criteria:
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Awardee
must be a woman currently enrolled in a two year chemistry-related program or
pursuing a major or minor in a four-year chemistry program in a school not
granting a doctoral in chemistry. The
awardee must have completed one semester of college level chemistry.
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Applicants
must demonstrate that they have overcome hardships (economic, personal, or
academic) in pursuit of their education in order to be considered for the
award.
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The
jury will consider 4 categories: improvement, initiative, successes, and
grades from the previous two semesters (not cumulative grade point average).
Award Administration:
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Nominees
must submit a letter requesting the award, one letter of recommendation, and
school transcripts. The request should contain nominee name, address, telephone
number, and email address as well as explain the hardships the student has
overcome and her current successes.
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Submissions
should be sent to: Women Chemists Committee, American Chemical Society, 1155
16th Street, NW, Washington DC 20036.
Nominations
must be received by May 1, 2001. The award will be presented at the fall ACS
National Meeting in Chicago, IL, at the Women Chemists Luncheon on Tuesday,
August 28, 2001.