ACS Award for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences

The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation established the Award for Encouraging Underrepresented and Economically Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences in 1993 to recognize significant accomplishments by individuals in stimulating students, underrepresented in the profession, to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering.

The award consists of $5,000 and a certificate. A grant of $10,000 is also made to an eligible non-profit institution, designated by the recipient, to strengthen its activities in meeting the objectives of the award. Nominees for the award may come from any professional setting: academia, industry, government, or other independent facility.

While this program is funded by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation; the American Chemical Society is responsible for the administration and selection of the awardee.

The American Chemical Society’s Web site provides additional information on this program, nomination guidelines, and awardees.

List of Past Recipients

2026: Jean Tom, Princeton University and Bristol Myers Squibb

2025: Karen Lozano, Rice University

2024: Scott T. Wills, Dow

2023: Ann C. Kimble-Hill, Indiana University

2022: Kimberly M. Jackson, Spelman College

2021: Elaine S. Yamaguchi, Chevron Oronite

2020: Lawrence K. Duffy, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

2019: Edward C. Alexander, San Diego Mesa College

2018: Jani C. Ingram, Northern Arizona University

2017: Saundra Y. McGuire, Louisiana State University

2016: Luis A. Colón, University of Buffalo

2015: Catherine H. Middlecamp, University of Wisconsin–Madison

2014: Rigoberto Hernandez, Johns Hopkins University

2013: George H. Fisher, Barry University

2012: Todd Pagano, Rochester Institute of Technology

2011: Wilfredo Colón, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

2010: Robert L. Lichter, The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation

2009: Shirley McBay, Quality Education for Minorities Network

2008: Susan V. Olesik, Ohio State University

2007: Robyn E. Hannigan, Ursinus College

2006: Susan R. Fahrenholtz, Fordham University

2005: Jeannette E. Brown, New Jersey Institute of Technology

2004: Zaida C. Morales-Martinez, Florida International University

2003: Isiah M. Warner, Louisiana State University

2002: James P. Shoffner, Columbia College Chicago

2001: Carlos G. Gutierrez, California State University, Los Angeles

2000: Slayton A. Evans, Jr., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

1999: Ajay K. Bose, Stevens Institute of Technology

1998: Zafra M. Lerman, Malta Conferences Foundation

1997: Billy Joe Evans, University of Michigan

1996: Samuel P. Massie, U.S. Naval Academy

1995: Henry C. McBay, Atlanta University