Distinguished scientists from academia and industry to be honoured for their contributions to the advancement of science
The Pittsburgh Conference has announced the recipients of twelve prestigious annual awards that recognise the significant contributions of leaders in the fields of analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy.
The awards will be presented at Pittcon, February 25 - March 2, 2007, McCormick Place, Chicago, USA.
Each award is presented during a symposium honouring the recipient and his/her achievements.
The awardees represent diverse scientific disciplines including separations science, bioanalytical science, vibrational spectroscopy, chromatography, electrochemistry, microfluidics, and sensors.
Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award - Robert Corn, University of California at Irvine.
Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award - Jonathan Sweedler, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
The Pittsburgh Conference Achievement Award - Shana Kelley, Boston College.
Pittcon Heritage Award - David Schwartz, chairman of the board, Bio-Rad Laboratories.
ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry Award Symposium for Young Investigators in Separation Science - Christopher Culbertson, Kansas State University.
The Ralph Adams Award in Bioanalytical Chemistry - Norman Dovichi, University of Washington.
Maurice Hasler Award - Bruce Chase, DuPont.
Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley Dal Nogare Award - John Dolan, LC Resources.
Charles Reilley Award George Wilson, University of Kansas.
The SEAC Young Investigator Award - Mary Elizabeth Williams, Pennsylvania State University.
Tomas Hirschfeld Award - Gerard M Downey, Teagasc.
Williams-Wright Award - Michael Carraba, Hach Homeland Security Technologies.