Perkin Medal

Perkin Medal
Awarded for Given annually in America for an "innovation in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development."
Date 1906 (1906)
Presented by American section of the Society of Chemical Industry

The Perkin Medal is an award given annually by the American section of the Society of Chemical Industry to a scientist residing in America for an "innovation in applied chemistry resulting in outstanding commercial development." It is considered the highest honor given in the US chemical industry.

The Perkin Medal was first awarded in 1906 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the discovery of mauveine, the world's first synthetic aniline dye, by Sir William Henry Perkin, an English chemist. The award was given to Sir William on the occasion of his visit to the United States in the year before he died. It was next given in 1908 and has been given every year since then.

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References

  1. ↑ Gussman, Neil (23 May 2012). "Robert S. Langer, Biopolymer Innovator, Will Receive the 2012 SCI Perkin Medal". Chemical Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 4 January 2013.
  2. ↑ "Biopolymer innovator Robert Langer receives 2012 Perkin Medal". SCI. 8 Nov 2012. Retrieved 10 December 2014.
  3. ↑ "SCI Perkin Medal: 2014 Medalist: John Warner". Chemical Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Wang, Linda (March 10, 2015). "2015 Perkin Medal To Cynthia Maryanoff". Chemical & Engineering News. Retrieved 16 March 2015.
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