Amos B. Smith, III selected as member of the inaugural class of Fellows of the American Chemical Society, 2009
July 28, 2009 Professor Smith continues to be recognized for his lifetime of contributions to organic chemistry and chemical education.He was selected as member of the inaugural class of Fellows of the American Chemical Society. The ACS Fellows have demonstrated excellence in their contributions to the chemical sciences and in service to the ACS and the chemistry community. The 2009 Fellows were honored at a special ceremony during the ACS National Meeting in Washington, DC.
The ACS Fellows Program was created by the Board of Directors in December 2008 "to recognize members of the American Chemical Society for outstanding achievements in and contributions to Science, the Profession, and the Society." Unlike ACS national awards, the distinguished honor of a Fellows designation will go to those who have distinguished themselves in multiple areas, including promoting the science, the profession, and service to the American Chemical Society. Ultimately, the body of Fellows is intended to reach approximately 1-2% of ACS membership.
For more information on the program, see: C&EN (Jan. 19, 2009, 87(3),70) or the ACS Program Page