Purpose:
The Nina McClelland Memorial Awards sponsor the participation of postdoctoral scholars from both U.S. and international institutions to attend the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference and present their work in a talk or poster.
Description:
The Nina McClelland Memorial Award was established in 2021 in honor of Dr. Nina McClelland – a prominent champion of green chemistry. Award funds are designated specifically to reimburse travel expenses, and winning postdoctoral scholars will be recognized at the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference sponsored by the ACS Green Chemistry Institute® (ACS GCI). Two $2,000 awards will be provided each year.
Eligibility:
Postdoctoral Scholars (U.S. or international) who are conducting research that will lead to significant innovations in green chemistry and/or engineering are eligible to apply for this award. For the purposes of this award, innovations in green chemistry and/or engineering are characterized by:
- Maximization of resource efficiency
- Elimination and reduction of toxics and pollution
- The holistic design of systems
- The use of life cycle thinking
Applicants research projects/goals must address at least one of these attributes and nominees are encouraged to address as many as possible.
Conference Participation:
Award winners are responsible for meeting the abstract deadline date for the annual Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference where the awards symposium and ceremony will be held. Winners should be prepared to give an oral or poster presentation relevant to their research. In addition, after the conclusion of the conference, all winners are required to submit a brief report that summarizes their conference experience.