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The 2010 William H. Nichols Medal was awarded to
“Self-Assembly Process for Fabricating Unconventional Organic, Organometallic, |
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The 2010 William H. Nichols Medal Award was presented to Professor Tobin J. Marks of Northwestern University, by the ACS New York Section, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains, NY on Friday March 5, 2010.
This is the 104th Nichols Medal to be presented for distinguished research in chemistry. The gold medal was accompanied by a bronze replica and $5000.
Professor Marks' medal citation read "For Pioneering Research in Catalysis and Soft Matter Electronics." The William H. Nichols Distinguished Symposium was titled "New Materials For Function: The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of" and featured lectures by Prof. Charles M. Lieber (Harvard University), Prof. Mark A. Ratner (Northwestern University), Dr. David L. Stern (ExxonMobil), and Prof. Galen D. Stucky (University of California-Santa Barbara) and Medalist, Prof Marks. This gala event was capped off with Prof. Tobin J. Marks' Award Lecture and the William H. Nichols Medal Award Dinner. The New York Section was honored to have as guests, Professor Joseph Francisco (ACS President), Mr. David Nichols of the Nichols Foundation and his son, Mr. Charles Nichols. At the award proceedings, Mr. Frank R. Romano, ACS New York Section Chair, presented the History of the Nichols Medal; Professor Francisco offered greetings and congratulations from the American Chemical Society; and Dr. Stern introduced his friend and colleague Dr. Marks to the dinner guests. Prof. Marks was accompanied by his wife, Dr. Indrani Mukharji. Chair Frank Romano presented the Nichols Award. Through the support of the Nichols Foundation, a large number of students and faculty from local colleges and universities were able to enjoy the Nichols events. The Nichols Medal Award was established in 1902 by Dr. William H. Nichols to honor a chemical scientist for outstanding original research and was first awarded in 1903. Dr. Nichols, a charter member of the American Chemical Society and its president in 1918 and 1919, maintained a deep commitment to research and development and to the importance of supporting science education and students of chemistry. Since its inception, through an endowment fund, the New York Section administers the award. It has been perpetuated by the generosity of Dr. Nichols, his family and the Nichols Foundation, Inc. The William H. Nichols Medal is the first award in chemistry of the American Chemical Society. |
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 3. After the symposium, the speakers and the NY ACS chair and chair-elect posed for a photo together and celebrated an excellent symposium. From the left: Dr. Hiroko Karan, Chair-elect, Dr. Galen Stucky, Dr. David Stern, Medalist Dr. Tobin Marks, Dr. Charles Lieber; Dr. Mark Ratner and Chair Mr. Frank Romano. |
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 6. Dr. Marks graciously met with students and autographed their programs. Here he is with the faculty and students from Queensborough Community College - CUNY. |
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 7. A formal picture with the Medalist. From the left: Dr. Charles Lieber (Speaker), Dr. David Stern (Speaker and Introducer), Mr. David Nichols (Nichols Foundation), Medalist Dr. Tobin Marks, Dr. Joseph Francisco (ACS President). Dr. Galen Stucky (Speaker) and Dr. Mark Ratner (Speaker). |
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 8. Symposium attendees socialized at the coffee break. Dr. John Sharkey with students from Pace University. |
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