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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 Academy of Science - St. Louis is accepting nominations of outstanding women and men in science, engineering, and technology for the 2009 Outstanding St. Louis scientists awards. These awards will be presented at the annual dinner on April 30, 2009. We wish to focus the region's attention upon individuals and institutions known worldwide for their scientific contributions to research, industry, and quality of life.

Nominations will be accepted thru November 14, 2009

Download 2009 Nomination Brochure

The Peter H. Raven Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a distinguished career of service in science, engineering, or technology.

William S. Knowles Ph.D. , 2008 Awardee

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 recognizes a distinguished individual — not necessarily a scientist—or organization that has played an important leadership role in the development of science and scientists in the St. Louis region

Robert Fraley, Ph.D. for
The Monsanto Company- 2008 Awardee

Charles Kilo M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.C.E.,
2008 Awardee

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

The Trustees Award recognizes outstanding contributions to the Academy of Science – St. Louis in its mission of promoting the practice and understanding of science, engineering, and technology.

Paul Markovits, Ph.D. - 2008 Awardee

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

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 recognizes a distinguished professional in the fields of science, engineering, or technology, with a record of excellence in communicating to and mentoring colleagues.

Martin H. Israel, Ph.D. 2008 Awardee

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 recognizes a distinguished individual for outstanding achievement in engineering or technology.

Sherman J. Silber, M.D., F.A.C.S. - 2008 Awardee

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 recognizes a scientist or engineer under age 40 who has demonstrated exceptional potential for future accomplishments in science, engineering, or technology.

Sonya Bahar, Ph.D. 2008 Awardee
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 recognizes a distinguished individual or organization on the basis of outstanding contributions to science education or to the public understanding of science, engineering, or technology.

Harold R. Messler, B.S. - 2008 Awardee

John Ridgen, Ph.D., 2008 Awardee

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
with Deborah Patterson

2008 Pfizer Teacher Award
Kathleen Dwyer -Maplewood School District
with Dan Getman

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

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 Gradde
Emily Wilson, 8th Grade
with Mary Burke, Executive Director

Upcoming Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards Events

Apr 30th, 2009 (Thu)

2009 Outstanding Scientist Awards

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2009 Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards to be presented at the Awards Dinner on April 30, 2009 at the Chase Park Plaza.