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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
The Peter
H. Raven Lifetime Achievement Awardrecognizes 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 Awardrecognizes 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
Awardrecognizes 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
Awardrecognizes 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 Awardrecognizes 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
Awardrecognizes 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 Awardrecognizes 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
Time:
2009 Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards to be presented at the Awards Dinner on April 30, 2009 at the Chase Park Plaza.
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