George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education
The George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education from the American Chemical Society honors exceptional contributions to advancing chemical education through teaching, research, writing, and public engagement.
Funder: American Chemical Society
Due Dates: December 5, 2026: Nomination deadline
Funding Amounts: $5,000 honorarium plus up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the award ceremony
Summary: Recognizes outstanding contributions to chemical education, including teaching, administration, writing, research, and public engagement.
Description
The George C. Pimentel Award in Chemical Education, presented by the American Chemical Society (ACS), honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of chemical education. The award acknowledges impactful efforts in training professional chemists, disseminating reliable chemistry information to a broad audience, and integrating chemistry into educational systems. Activities recognized may include teaching at any level, educational administration, influential writing, research in chemical education, instructional methodology, and public enlightenment. Established in 1950, this prestigious award highlights excellence and innovation in the field of chemical education.
