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 28th Annual Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards.

We wish to focus the region’s attention upon individuals, institutions and corporations known worldwide for their scientific contributions to research, industry, and quality of life. In every category, preference is given to candidates who also have a record of excellence in communicating with the public, mentoring colleagues, or leadership in the field of science or industry.

 

28th Annual Outstanding Scientists Awards Honorees
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Nadia Shakoor, Ph.D.

Dr. Nadia Shakoor is a plant scientist at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and a co-founder and Chief Science…
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Cynthia Chapple

Cynthia Chapple is an innovative scientist, advocate for black girls and women, and a champion of equity. She therefore founded…
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Bayer University Mentorship

Bayer University Mentorship Program (B4U); 2026 Science Leadership Award recipient for St. Louis Outstanding Scientists Awards The Bayer University Mentoring…
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Sigman, Meredith, Ph.D.

Meredith J. Sigman, Ph.D.; 2026 Catalyst Award recipient for the Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards Guided by a conviction that…
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Warren, Wesley, Ph.D.

Wesley Warren, Ph.D.; 2026 Fellows Award recipient for the Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards Dr. Wes Warren is a Curators’…
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Sagan, Vasit, Ph.D.

Vasit Sagan, Ph.D.; 2026 George Engelmann Interdisciplinary Award recipient for the Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards Dr. Vasit Sagan is…
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Murphy, Katherine, Ph.D.

Katie Murphy, Ph.D.; 2026 Science Educator Award recipient for the Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards Dr. Katie Murphy is the…
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White, Brianna, Ph.D.

Brianna White, Ph.D.; 2026 Fellows Award recipient for the Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards Brianna White, Ph.D. is a transformative…
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Rossouw, Johannes Daniël, Ph.D.

Johannes Daniël (JD) Rossouw, Ph.D.; 2026 Peter H. Raven Lifetime Achievement Award recipient for the Outstanding St. Louis Scientists Awards…
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2025 Deborah Patterson Award (Broadening Participation in STEM – Inaugural Award) – Deborah Patterson, Former President of the Monsanto Fund

Deborah Patterson led the Monsanto Fund, the company’s philanthropic arm, for 17 years. During her tenure, she developed the fund’s…
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2025 Science Leadership Award (Leadership in Advancing Science and Scientists) – Dr. Thomas Eickhoff, Bayer

Thomas (Tom) Eickhoff, Ph.D., has spent most of his professional career in St. Louis, working to commercialize products for farmers and…
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2025 Science Leadership Award (Leadership in Advancing Science and Scientists) – MilliporeSigma, the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Millipore Sigma’s St. Louis history began in 1945 with the establishment of the Sigma Chemical Company, a saccharin manufacturer. Sigma expanded…

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