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Christine M. Aikens u Kansas State University
Contribution to the Science/Profession: Recognized for seminal investigations of optical absorption spectra, circular dichroism spectra, luminescence mechanisms, and plasmonic phenomena in noble metal nanoclusters.
Contribution to the ACS Community: Recognized for exemplary service as ACS Division of Comput- ers in Chemistry Councilor (2016–2024) and symposium organizer for Materials Science (2016–2024), and on the ACS Meetings and Expositions Committee (2017–2024).
Gerard M. Baillely u The Procter & Gamble Company
Contribution to the Science/Profession: Recognized as a distinguished leader at P&G, driving con- sumer product innovations and fostering internal connections. Has an extensive patent record that showcases advancements in cleaning technologies and sustainability initiatives.
Contribution to the ACS Community: Recognized for fostering partnerships with corporations, labs, and academia, championing ACS Scholars, sponsoring the Central Regional Meeting, and representing P&G at ACS events, leading industry-academia dialogue and fostering collaboration.
David B. Berkowitz ♦ University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Contribution to the Science/Profession: Recognized for distinguished contributions to chemical biol- ogy and synthetic chemistry, particularly for developing innovative tools to advance research on asym- metric synthesis and enzymology.
Contribution to the ACS Community: Recognized for leadership and service to the greater chemistry community and for decades of ACS involvement that span the local, regional, and national levels across multiple divisions.
Mirlinda Biba ♦ Merck & Co., Inc.
Contribution to the Science/Profession: Recognized for contributions to the field of analytical chem-
istry, for the discovery and development of pharmaceuticals, and for strong scientific mentorship.
Contribution to the ACS Community: Recognized for outstanding service and leadership to the ACS North Jersey Local Section and the ACS Division of Analytical Chemistry, and for commitment to diversity and inclusion in the chemistry community.
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