Women in Environmental Science & Engineering

AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY

DIVISION OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Women in Environmental Science & Engineering

Future Leaders at the Undergraduate and Graduate Level

At the 248th ACS National Meeting & Exposition

San Francisco, CA

August 10-14, 2014

Nomination Deadline: March 10, 2014

In the spirit of the 100th Anniversary of the Division of Environmental Chemistry of ACS, a “Women in Environmental Science and Engineering” Symposium will highlight advances and pioneering efforts made by women in the field. While the symposium will feature keynote and invited presentations, we encourage advisors of junior female researchers (undergraduate and early graduate level) to nominate students they see as future leaders to present short “research briefs” to conclude each session, and to be highlighted in the ENVR poster session and at SciMix.

The student must have an active, influential role in the research project, though they need not be the sole author on the project. The project must represent a contribution to any field broadly within Environmental Science & Engineering. In addition, the student must have demonstrated leadership potential either within the laboratory, their program, or wider community. The purpose of this award to is to identify and encourage the next generation of innovators in our field and to provide a chance for them to engage with today’s leaders.

To nominate a student, please fill out the attached nomination form and return to Dr. Jillian Goldfarb at no later than March 10, 2014. Award winners will be announced by March 30. Symposium Organizers and the ENVR Division leadership will choose the winners. We expect to make 6 to 8 awards, roughly split between the undergraduate and graduate level. A small financial award to offset travel costs to the San Francisco meeting is available.

The total number of nominations a school may submit is not limited, however advisors will be asked to rank order multiple nominations. As the number of presentations slots and funding are both limited, it is unlikely that multiple projects/students per institution will be chosen.

Co-Organizers:

Women in Environmental Science & Engineering: Recognizing Emerging Leaders

To nominate a student please return this form to Dr. Jillian Goldfarb at no later than March 10, 2014

Nominator’s Information:

Name: / Title:
Institution: / Phone Number:
Department: / Email:

Student Nominee:

Name: / Graduation Year:
Institution: / Degree:
Department: / Email:

Project Title:

Co-authors:

Abstract: (Not to exceed 150 Words)

How does this student demonstrate excellence in undergraduate/graduate level research? Please indicate how this student’s research may be transformative to the field and her potential for future success. (300 words or less)

How does this student demonstrate leadership potential within her research program or broader community? (150 words or less)