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The 2007 William H. Nichols Medal Award and Distinguished Symposium
Epilogue and Photo Gallery
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The 2007 William H. Nichols Medal was awarded to
Prof. Nicholas J. Turro,
who spoke on:
“Photons, Electrons, Spins and Supramolecular Chemistry: New Tools for Unraveling Chemi
cal Complexity.”
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The 2007 William H. Nichols Medal was presented to Professor Nicholas J. Turro of Columbia University by the ACS New York Section, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains, NY on Friday March 16, 2007. This was the 101st Nichols Medal to be presented for distinguished research in chemistry. The gold medal was accompanied by a bronze replica and $5000.
Professor Turro received the Nichols Medal for
Pioneering Research on the Photochemistry of Organic Molecules and Supramolecular Systems.
Professor Turro has made a major impact in the education of recent generations of physical organic chemists and photochemists both nationally and internationally.
Among the distinguished attendees at the dinner were Mr. David Nichols and Mr. C. Walter Nichols III (great grandsons of William H. Nichols), Mrs. Helga Nichols, Dr. Catherine (Katie) Hunt, 2007 President of the American Chemical Society, Mrs. Joan A. Laredo-Liddell, 2007 Chair of the ACS New York Section, Chair-Elect and Symposium Organizer Professor Marc A. Walters and previous Nichols Medal winners Professor Gilbert Stork and Professor Koji Nakanishi. Many of Professor Turro's former students celebrated this honor with him. Professor Ged Parkin of Columbia University introduced his good friend Professor Turro at the Medal Award Dinner.
The dinner was preceded by an excellent afternoon symposium that featured as distinguished speakers: Professors Jacqueline K. Barton, California Institute of Technology, Harry B. Gray, California Institute of Technology, Ronald Breslow, Columbia University and the Nichols Medalist Nicholas J. Turro.
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1. At the Distinguished Symposium: ACS President Dr. Catherine (Katie) T. Hunt, NY ACS Chair-elect Prof. Marc Walters (New York University), Prof. Harry B. Gray (California Institute of Technology), Prof. Jacqueline K. Barton (California Institute of Technology), Medalist Prof. Nicholas J. Turro (Columbia University), Prof. Ronald Breslow (Columbia University) and NY ACS Chair Mrs. Joan A. Laredo-Liddell.
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2. At the Reception Get Together: Introducer Prof. Ged Parkin (Columbia University) Prof. Ron Breslow, Dr. Catherine Hunt, Medalist Nicholas J. Turro, Chair Mrs. Joan A. Laredo-Liddell, Mr. David Nichols, Prof Jacqueline K. Barton, Prof. Harry B. Gray and Nichols Foundation President Mr. C. Walter Nichols III,
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3. Symposium Speakers, Professors Ron Breslow, Jacqueline K. Barton and Harry B. Gray with Nichols Medalist Professor Nicholas J. Turro before the Medal Award Banquet.
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4. Medal Award Dinner Begins: Faculty and Staff from Queensborough Community College are ready to enjoy the event. The Nichols Foundation provides funds to support the attendance of 2 students and one faculty member from 50 New York Section colleges. Many colleges support the attendance of more students and faculty.
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5. Faculty and students from Barnard College, Hofstra University and others at the start of the festivities.
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6. NY ACS Chair Joan Laredo-Liddell welcomes the guests at the Nichols Medal award Dinner. Dr. Ron Breslow and Dr. Shirley Gray on the Dais.
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7. Professor Ged Parkin presented a very interesting and enjoyable introduction of Professor Turro using a fantastic powerpoint presentation of photos and video from Prof. Turro's past.
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8. ACS President Dr. Catherine (Katie) T. Hunt brought heartfelt greetings and congratulations from the American Chemical Society.
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9. On the Dais: Dr. Melanie Jackson (Wife of Dr. Walters), Dr. Ged Parkin (Introducer) and Mrs. Sandra Turro.
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10. On the Dais: ACS President Dr. Catherine T. Hunt, Symposium Organizer Chair elect Dr. Marc A. Walters and Dr. Rita K. Upmacis (Wife of Dr. Parkin)
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11. On the Dais: Symposium Speakers Drs. Jacqueline K. Barton and Harry B. Gray from the California Institute of Technology.
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12. On the Dais: Chair Mrs. Joan A. Laredo-Liddell, Medalist Nicholas J. Turro and Mr. David Nichols of the Nichols Family and Foundation.
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13. Medal Award: Professor Nicholas J. Turro receives the 101st William H. Nichols Medal from Chair Mrs. Joan A. Laredo-Liddell as Mr. David Nichols cheers him on.
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14. Medalist Professor Nichols J. Turro presents an excellent acceptance address to many attendees from colleges and industry as well as many former students.
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15. In appreciation, Professor Turro presented to his lovely wife, Sandy, a beautiful bouquet of roses.
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16. Many of Professor Turro's former students celebrated with him, his wife Sandy, and Professors Barton and Gray.
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17. Poster display of all Nichols Medalists 1903 to 2007
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