This award honors individuals who have made significant accomplishments in encouraging underrepresented and economically disadvantaged students to choose careers in chemical sciences and engineering. It provides a $5,000 award to the individual, a $10,000 grant to a designated academic institution to support related activities, and up to $1,500 for travel expenses to the award presentation meeting.
Nominees may come from academia, industry, government, or independent facilities within the United States. The award is open regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities, or educational background.
