Section News & Happenings
ACS Pittsburgh Section Member Kristin Nuzzio Featured in ACS Industry Matters Newsletter
ACS Pittsburgh Section Member Kristin Nuzzio was recently featured in ACS’s Industry Matters Magazine for her work at PPG. See the article here. Congratulations, Kristin!
Interview with 2020 Project Seed Recipient – Desirae Nance
In Memoriam
We remember long time Pittsburgh ACS Member and 1988 Chair Thomas Ruppel. Tom joined the ACS in 1952 and was very active in the Energy Technology Group.From the October 12 issue if C and E News by Linda Wang
Thomas C. Ruppel, 89, died on May 31 in Pittsburgh
“Mr. Ruppel worked as a research chemist, chemical research engineer, and environmental engineer, most recently at the US Department of Energy from 1952 to 1995. He had been a member of the American Chemical Society since 1952, having held the position of chair of the Pittsburgh Section. He was a member of the American Institute of Chemists, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, the Air and Waste Management Association, and Toastmasters International. Mr. Ruppel founded and chaired a Department of Energy Conference on Unburned Carbon on Utility Fly Ash.”—David Ruppel, son
Most recent title: Chemical engineer, US Department of Energy
Education: BS, chemistry, 1952, Duquesne University; BS, chemical engineering, 1958, and MS, chemistry, 1966, University of Pittsburgh
Survivors: Wife, Kathleen; daughter, Anne Marie; sons, David, John, and Paul; six grandchildren
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.”