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The 2018 William H. Nichols Medal was awarded to
“For pioneering energy relevant 3-D nanoarchitectures” |
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The William H. Nichols Medal Award for 2018 was presented to Dr. Debra R. Rolison of U.S. Naval Research Laboratory on April 13th, at an award dinner at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains, NY. Dr. Rolison received the Nichols gold Medal “For Pioneering Energy Relevant 3D Nanoarchitectures.” Over two hundred industrial chemists, students and faculty from New York Local Section colleges and universities were in attendance at the gala event.
The William H. Nichols Distinguished Symposium, that preceded the award dinner, was titled “The Future of Energy Science … Without Chemists? Unachievable.” The 208 attendees enjoyed research talks by these internationally known speakers: Dr. Stephanie L. Brock (Wayne State University); Dr. Jillian L. Dempsey (University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill), Dr. Héctor Abruña (Cornell University), and Dr. Rolison who gave the Award Lecture titled “Architectural Design, 1D Walls, 3D Plumbing, and Painting Blind en Route to Multifunctional Nanoarchitectures for Energy Storage.” Dr. Justyna Widera-Kalinowska, Chair-elect of the New York Section, expertly emceed the symposium, introducing each speaker. The Nichols Distinguished Symposium and the following social hour were enjoyed by all. Dr. Joseph M. Serafin, 2018 Chair of the ACS New York Section, welcomed the award dinner guests and recounted the story of William H. Nichols and the history of the Nichols Medal. American Chemical Society President Dr. Peter K. Dorhout and Dr. Laura Pence (District I Director of ACS) brought greetings and congratulations from the 153,000 members of the ACS. Dr. Henry S. White delighted the room with a touching and spirited introduction of Dr. Debra R. Rolison. It is worth to notice that Dr. Rolison is a third woman that received the Nichols medal in the Nichols Award history. Chair Serafin then awarded the gold medal, identical bronze medal and an honorarium to Dr. Rolison. The Medalist and speakers then happily met with students and posed for photos with them. Members of the Nichols family also enjoyed this special event. The New York Section was honored to have as guests: Mr. C. Walter Nichols III (great grandson of William H. Nichols), his wife Helga Nichols, and Mrs. Sandra Nash (great, great granddaughter). It is exciting and truly a great pleasure to have the Nichols family members present at the presentation of the Nichols Medal as continuation of the Dr. William H. Nichols legacy. The Nichols Medal Award was established in 1902 by Dr. William H. Nichols to honor a chemical scientist for outstanding original research and was first awarded in 1903. Dr. Nichols, a charter member of the American Chemical Society and its president in 1918 and 1919, maintained a deep commitment to research and development and to the importance of supporting science education and students of chemistry. Since its inception, through an endowment fund, the New York Section administers the award. It has been perpetuated by the generosity of Dr. Nichols, his family and the Nichols Foundation, Inc. The William H. Nichols Medal is the first award in chemistry of the American Chemical Society. |
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 1. NY ACS Chair Dr. Joseph Serafin welcomes attendees to the Distinguished Symposium |
 2. NY ACS Chair-elect Dr. Justyna Widera-Kalinowska hosting the Distinguished Symposium |
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 3. Dr. Debra Rolison presenting the Medalist's seminar |
 4. Over 200 Symposium attendees listening to an excellent talk by Dr. Abruña. |
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 5. Symposium Speakers posing for a group photo following the symposium - NY ACS Chair Dr. Serafin, Medalist Dr. Debra Rolison, Dr. Hénry Abruña, Dr. Stephanie Brock, Dr. Jillian Dempsey and NY ACS Chair-elect Dr. Widera-Kalinowska |
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 6. Dr. Debra Rolison accepting the Nichols Medal from NY ACS Chair Dr. Joseph Serafin. |
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 7. 200 Dinner guests, including many undergraduate students, listening to an enjoyable introduction of Medalist Dr. Rolison by her colleague and friend, Dr. Henry White. |
8. After the dinner, Medalist Rolison met with college students. |
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 9. Dr. Rolison with ACS President Dr. Peter Dorhout and ACS District One Director Dr. Laura Pence, both of whom brought greetings from National ACS. |
10. Members of the Nichols family truly enjoy the festivities. Mrs. Sandy Nichols Nash and C. Walter Nichols III standing on either side of the Medalist. |
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11. Medalist Dr. Debra Rolison with ACS Officers and Nichols Speakers | ||
 12. Queensborough Community College -CUNY faculty and students with ACS President Dr. Peter Dorhout. |
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 13. Mr. C. Walter Nichols III enjoying a conversation with the ACS President. Drs. Anne O'Brien, Padmanabhan and Serafin look on |
 14. Mrs. Sandy Nichols Nash, Dr. Neil Jespersen, Mrs. Marilyn Jespersen and Dr. Peter Dorhout |
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 15. Former Chairs of the New York Section attending the Nichols Meeting. Seated: Dr. Donald Clarke and Dr. Barbara Hillery. Standing: Dr. Philip Mark, Dr. Hiroko Karan, Mr. Frank Romano and Dr. Alison Hyslop. |
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 16. Nichols family with NY ACS Chair Serafin. – Mrs. Helga Nichols, Mr. C. Walter Nichols III and Mrs. Sandy Nash Nichols. |
 17. NY ACS Chair Serafin welcoming Nichols Research Fellow Salah Eldein Elkattawy and his mentor Dr. Joel Belasco of NYU to the Nichols Symposium |
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