Bacterial “Reporters” Allow for Far-Flung Sensing; Solving the Challenges of Graphene Membrane Fabrication; Scientists Use Magnets to Maneuver Pharmaceuticals; Experimenting with Building Materials Made from Mold and Bacteria; Synthetic Lily Pads Speed Lithium Brine Evaporation;
The awardee is invited to deliver an address at an appropriate venue.
Nomination Instructions
The nomination or self-nomination package must include the following:
The award nomination form, available from the above web address.
The nominee’s curriculum vitae.
A cover letter documenting the nominee’s contribution to the field of environmental chemical engineering with relevant, substantiating documentation, and a prospective of future, planned work.
Up to three (3) letters of support. The nominator shall include the cover letter, the letters of support, the curriculum vitae, and nomination form in a single .pdf file and send the file directly to the Division officer listed below.
Nominations must be submitted to Dr. Chang Geun Yoo at cyoo05@esf.edu, by January 1, 2026
Three awards are anticipated each year, first place, second place, and third place
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