Nominations sought for molecular design award

The ACS North Jersey Section is soliciting nominations for the 2016 Award for Creativity in Molecular Design & Synthesis. The award recognizes initiative, creativity, leadership, and perseverance in pure and/or applied chemistry. Nominees must have had broad impact in the areas of chemical synthesis, method development, bioorganic/medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and/or molecular recognition.

Nominations should include a letter describing the nominee’s achievements, a brief biography and curriculum vitae, and a list of the nominee’s important published works. Supporting letters are strongly encouraged.

Submit materials by April 8 to Eric Mertz at eric.mertz1@gmail.com. The award is presented by the section every two years, and the prize consists of a crystal plaque and a $5,000 honorarium.