
50-year ACS members honored this year at Recognition Night (left to right): Darwin Novak Jr, J Daniel Kelley, James E Bundschuh, David Garin, Anthony F Kardis, Harold Harris, and sneaking into the picture Eric Bruton, the current Section Chair
Alexa Serfis was officially recognized with the 2012 Distinguished Service Award, announced way back in December.
We also honored our Immediate Past Chair Jeffrey Cornelius. By bylaw, the IPC gives a talk on … just about anything. Jeff’s was based on his course on Chemistry and Art, which he teaches at Principia College.
The Section also recognized John Hemminghaus as the 2011 Chemical Science and Technology Award winner for demonstrating a very high degree of professionalism and scientific contribution at Monsanto.
To help recognize our many honorees, twelve past Chairs of the Section attended, along with many current and former board members and friends.

60-year ACS members honored at Recognition Night: Edwin Metzner and Carl Frieden

Jeffrey Cornelius, 2011 Chair, presenting his talk Chemistry and Art