Section News & Happenings

Congratulations to Kay Brummond – ACS National 2021 Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences

Dr. Kay Brummond from the University of Pittsburgh has won the ACS National 2021 Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences. This award, sponsored by The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc., recognizes significant accomplishments by individuals who have stimulated or fostered the interest of women in chemistry, promoting their professional developments as chemists or chemical engineers. Congratulations, Kay!

Congratulations to David Waldeck – 2020 ACS Fellow

Dr. David Waldeck from the University of Pittsburgh was named a 2020 ACS Fellow.  This honor is bestowed upon members for their outstanding accomplishments in scientific research, education, and public service.  Dave was also a fantastic Chair for the local section in 2017 and our esteemed Pittsburgh Award winner in 2013.  Congratulations, Dave!

Pittsburgh Section Announces New Mission Statement

The Executive Committee has voted upon a new mission statement for the Pittsburgh Local Section. 

“To advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Pittsburgh region and its people.”