Advertisement
Grab your lab coat. Let's get started
Welcome!
Welcome!
Create an account below to get 6 C&EN articles per month, receive newsletters and more - all free.
It seems this is your first time logging in online. Please enter the following information to continue.
As an ACS member you automatically get access to this site. All we need is few more details to create your reading experience.
Not you? Sign in with a different account.
Not you? Sign in with a different account.
ERROR 1
ERROR 1
ERROR 2
ERROR 2
ERROR 2
ERROR 2
ERROR 2
Password and Confirm password must match.
If you have an ACS member number, please enter it here so we can link this account to your membership. (optional)
ERROR 2
ACS values your privacy. By submitting your information, you are gaining access to C&EN and subscribing to our weekly newsletter. We use the information you provide to make your reading experience better, and we will never sell your data to third party members.
People
Nicholas Turro Receives Inaugural George Hammond Award
by Linda Wang
October 22, 2012
| A version of this story appeared in
Volume 90, Issue 43
Nicholas J. Turro, William P. Schweitzer Professor of Chemistry at Columbia University, is the recipient of the inaugural George S. Hammond Award in photochemistry, given by the Inter-American Photochemical Society. The award recognizes Turro’s role as a pioneer and leader in the field of photochemistry for more than 40 years.
Turro’s research has ranged from fundamental studies of the basic mechanisms of photochemical reactions to the development of cutting-edge technologies that rely on photochemistry.
He is also renowned for his teaching and mentoring of students and junior colleagues. In addition, Turro authored the leading textbook on photochemistry and was an early adopter of computer technology for instruction and learning.
Linda Wang compiles this section. Announcements of awards may be sent to l_wang@acs.org.
.
You might also like...
The power is now in your (nitrile gloved) hands
Sign up for a free account to get more articles. Or choose the ACS option that’s right for you.
Already have an ACS ID? Log in
Join the conversation
Contact the reporter
Submit a Letter to the Editor for publication
Engage with us on Twitter