The American Chemical Society (ACS) recently announced the winners of two Dreyfus Foundation-supported awards aimed at diversity in the chemical sciences as part of their 2023 National Award Winners.

 

The 2023 ACS-Dreyfus Award for Encouraging Disadvantaged Students into Careers in the Chemical Sciences went to Dr. Ann C. Kimble-Hill, Assistant Research Professor of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Indiana University for her dedication to fostering an inclusive environment for student success through mentored research, and enhancing an institutional culture promoting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice.

The award – established in 1993 to recognize significant accomplishments by individuals in stimulating students, underrepresented in the profession, to elect careers in the chemical sciences and engineering – 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.

 

The 2023 ACS-Dreyfus Award for Encouraging Women into Careers in the Chemical Sciences went to Dr. Caroline Ylitalo, Division Scientist at 3M for her tireless volunteering and mentoring of young women and serving as a role model to pre-college girls, encouraging them to pursue careers in STEM.

The award – established in 1993 to recognize significant accomplishments by individuals who have stimulated or fostered the interest of women in chemistry, promoting their professional development as chemists or chemical engineers – 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.

 

Both Dr. Kimble-Hill and Dr. Ylitalo will be honored at the ACS Spring 2023 Meeting.