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ACS Award in Organometallic Chemistry: Marcetta Y. Darensbourg

by Linda Wang
January 2, 2017 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 95, Issue 1

Marcetta Y. Darensbourg
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Credit: Courtesy of Marcetta Darensbourg
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Credit: Courtesy of Marcetta Darensbourg

Sponsor: Dow Chemical Co. Foundation

Citation: For insight and application of the fundamental principles of organometallic chemistry to hydrogenase enzyme active sites and synthetic analogues as foundational bioorganometallic molecules.

Current position: Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, Texas A&M University

Education: B.S., chemistry, Union College, Kentucky; Ph.D., inorganic chemistry, University of Illinois

Darensbourg on her biggest research challenge: “Funding. While I applaud our grant application/peer review process, the insecurity inherent in it has been problematic—for everyone. It seems that the most wonderful opportunities for coworkers appear when the funds are not there.”

What her colleagues say: “Marcetta’s excellent work has had a profound impact by extending organometallic chemistry from the familiar confines of catalysis into the bio-arena—a domain where most classically trained organometallic chemists, previously, dare not venture.”—Gregory H. Robinson, University of Georgia

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