Michelle Ward was honored for encouraging women in the chemical sciences

A Pitt professor and student organization have both earned recognitions from the American Chemical Society (ACS).

From the ACS Pittsburgh Women’s Chemistry Committee, Michelle Ward has received the Encouraging Women into the Chemical Sciences award. The teaching associate professor and director of undergraduate analytical chemistry laboratories was recognized for her “long history of tireless leadership which includes writing grants to support women in the chemical sciences, organizing, and executing social functions, educational outreach and career development.”

Pitt’s ACS Students Chapter, led by Tim Tseng, received the Green Chemistry Student Chapter Award. Pitt’s chapter was recognized for activities such as working with local elementary and middle school students to design and conduct experiments, hosting presentations from PPG and Sherwin-Williams chemists and promoting green chemistry articles in its monthly newsletter.