Maine Section of the American Chemical Society
Student Awards Program 2025
Purpose: To recognize excellence in student achievement in chemistry at the undergraduate level.
Eligibility: Nominees must be graduating with a BA or BS in chemistry/biochemistry from a department that has an approved major. Detailed criteria shall be left up to the faculty of each nominating institution but shall generally include scholarly achievement as evidenced by GPA and other measures and promise for research, teaching or other career in chemistry.
Nominations: Up to one nominee per year will be recognized from each eligible 4-year program in the State of Maine. A nomination letter should come from the chair of the department and should give the name of the student and include information about the nominee and the reasons for selection.
Award: The recognition award will consist of a certificate and a $150 cash award. The Maine Section asks the nominator to work with the nominee to supply a brief biographical sketch and statement of future plans that can be used in its newsletter and website.
Dates: Nominations should be sent to the Awards Committee Chair by Friday, March 28, 2025. The nomination packets will be reviewed by the Awards Committee. It is preferable that nominations be sent electronically. We will make every effort to have certificates and award checks sent by April 25, 2025 in order to be available for distribution at graduation or other ceremonies. Please notify the Section of special needs with regards to timing if there is a ceremony for distribution of awards in advance of this date.
Contacts:
François Amar, Treasurer/Awards Committee Chair
amar@maine.edu
(207) 944-3151
