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Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards
 

Since its inception, the Academy has promoted the recognition of the impressive scientists of St. Louis. This tradition continues with the Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientist Awards. Each award-winner represents both an extraordinary caliber of expertise and a dedication to fostering science literacy.

 
 
 
The Peter H. Raven Lifetime Achievement Award

William S. Knowles Ph.D. , 2008 Awardee - Presented to an established St. Louis scientist with a distinguished career of service in science and/or engineering.

Past Award Recipients: Philip D. Stahl, Ph.D. and David C. Van Essen, Ph.D. (2007); Lee Nelkin Robins, Ph.D. (2006); Teresa J. Vietti, M.D. (2005); Brian J. Mitchell, Ph.D. (2004); Ira J. Hirsh, Ph.D. and Nobuo Suga, Ph.D. (2003); Maurice Green, Ph.D. and Patty Jo Watson, Ph.D. (2002); Jerome R. Cox, Jr., Sc.D. and Robert W. Murray, Ph.D. (2001); Philip Needleman, Ph.D. and Robert H. Waterston, M.D., Ph.D. (2000); Frank E. Moss, Ph.D. and William S. Sly, M.D. (1999); Louis V. Avioli, M.D. and Leonard Berg, M.D. (1998); Paul E. Lacy, M.D., Ph.D. and Robert M. Walker, Ph.D. (1997); John Olney, M.D. (1996); Michel Ter-Pogossian, Ph.D. (1995)
 
Science Leadership Award

Dr. Charles Kilo, M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E - 2008 Awardee -Recognizes a distinguished individual that has played an important leadership role in the development of science and scientists in the St. Louis region.

The Monsanto Company - 2008 Awardee - Recognizes a distinguished organization that has played an important leadership role in the development of science and scientists in the St. Louis region.

 

Past Award Recipients:  William (Bill) Danforth, M.D. and Sigma-Aldrich Corporation (2007)
 
The Trustees Award

Paul Markovits, Ph.D. - 2008 Awardee

Paul A. Young, Ph.D. - 2008 Awardee

Given for dedication to the Academy’s mission of increasing the understanding and appreciation of engineering and science.

Past Award Recipients: Patricia E. Simmons, Ph.D. (2007); Thomas A. Woolsey, M.D. (2006); Charles R. Granger, Ph.D. (2005); Luther S. Williams, Ph.D. (2004); Will D. Carpenter, Ph.D. (2003); Jessie L. Ternberg, M.D., Ph.D. (2002); Ernest G. Jaworski, Ph.D. (2001); Willis V. Hauser (1999)
 
The Fellows Award

Martin H. Israel, Ph.D. - 2008 Awardee - Presented to a distinguished practicing scientist or engineer with a record of excellence in communicating to and mentoring colleagues, future scientists/engineers and the general public.

Past Award Recipients: Kattesh V. Katti, Ph.D. and Robert M. Senior, M.D. (2007); Barbara Schaal, Ph.D. and Raymond E. Arvidson, Ph.D. (2006); G. Alexander Patterson, M.D. and Robert T. Fraley, Ph.D. (2005); Patricia G. Parker, Ph.D. and Clifford M. Will, Ph.D. (2004); Susan Mackinnon, M.D. and Raymond G. Slavin, M.D. (2003); Carl M. Bender, Ph.D. and Robert E. Ricklefs, Ph.D. (2002); Christopher I. Byrnes, Ph.D. and Dennis W. Choi, M.D., Ph.D. (2001); Allen R. Atkins, Ph.D. and Sarah C. R. Elgin, Ph.D. (2000); Robert B. Belshe, M.D. and Ananthachari Srinivasan, Ph.D. (1999)
 
The James B. Eads Award

Sherman J. Silber, M.D., F.A.C.S. - 2008 Awardee - Presented to an individual for innovation in engineering, technology and/or an outstanding project with major national or local impact.

Past Award Recipients: Robert B. Horsch, Ph.D. (2006); Krishnan K. Sankaran, Ph.D. (2005); Rudolph N. Yurkovich (2004); Donald P. Ames, Ph.D. (2003); Richard E. Pinckert, Ph.D. and Jonathan S. Turner, Ph.D. (2002); Richard D. Bucholz, M.D. (2001)
 
The Innovation Award

Sonya Bahar, Ph.D. - 2008 Awardee - Recognizes a scientist or engineer under age 40 who has demonstrated unusual potential for future accomplishments in a branch of science or engineering based on exceptional initial contributions.

Past Award Recipients: Eric C. Leuthardt, M.D. and Ali Shilatifard, Ph.D. (2007); Shelley D. Minteer, Ph.D. (2005); James H. Buckley, Ph.D. (2004); Phyllis I. Hanson, M.D., Ph.D. and James P. McCarter, M.D., Ph.D. (2003); Karen L. Wooley, Ph.D. (2002); Jonathan B. Losos, Ph.D. (2001); Steven F. Dowdy, Ph.D. and Michael E. Wysession, Ph.D. (2000); Laura L. Dugan, M.D. (1999); Scott Hultgren, Ph.D. (1998); James M. Bornholdt, Ph.D. (1997); Alison Goate, Ph.D. and Robert D. Davinroy (1996); Jacob D. Langer, M.D. (1995)
 
The Science Educator Award

Harold R. Messler, B.S. - 2008 Awardee - Recognizes a professional scientist or engineer who has made major contributions to science education or outreach or to furthering the understanding and appreciation of science by direct interaction
with the public.

Past Award Recipients: Patrick L. Osborne, Ph.D. (2007); Kenneth Mares, Ph.D. (2006); Robert A. Williams, Ph.D. (2005); Paul H. Young, M.D. and William L. McConnell (2004)
 
Special Recognition

2008 Monsanto Teacher Award - Laura Winkler - Rockwood School District

2008 Pfizer Teacher Award - Kathleen Dwyer - Maplewood School District

2008 Pfizer Teacher Award - Kerry M Zimmerman - Metro Academic & Classical High School (St Louis Public Schools)

2008 Greater St. Louis Science Fair - Honors Division - 1st place William Sun, 2nd Place David Leavery, 3rd Place Elizabeth Qin

 

2008 Junior Academy of Science Scholarship Awardees - Ariana Clavenna, 10th Grade; Lila Wahidi, 12th Grade; Emily Wilson, 8th Grade


 
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