Awards

Edward Sisco was named in the Top 40 Under 40 Power List 2026 by The Analytical Scientist.

Bryant C. Nelson was presented with the Outstanding Service Award from the American Chemical Society Division of Analytical Chemistry for his chairmanship of the division from October 2025-2026.

Christopher Soles was selected as a "Hero of Polymer Science" by the American Chemical Society Polymer Science, Materials, and Engineering (PMSE) Division and Division of Polymer Chemistry (POLY).

Christopher Soles was awarded the 2025 Society of Polymer Science Japan’s International Prize for his work in advanced neutron and x-ray measurements.

Bryant C. Nelson et al. received the 2026 ACS ChemLuminary "Best Activity or Program Highlighting ACS Change Driver(s) or Strategic Planning" Award in recognition of the highly successful Fall 2025 ACS Presidential Symposium.

Nia Pollard was recognized for Excellence and Leadership in Science Outreach and Engagement by the 2026 ACS Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholars Recognition Program.

Walter Brent Wilson was awarded the 2026 Editor's Choice Award by the journal Chromatographia for his scientific paper titled “Evaluating Different C18 Columns for the LC Separation of Δ9-THC and Other Related Cannabinoids.”

Sumona Sarkar received the 2026 ANSI Next Generation Award in recognition of her leadership and contributions to standards development for biotechnology in ISO TC 276.

Ran Tao received the Sigma Xi 2026 Young Investigator Award for her innovative research in fluid rheology and thermal analysis, advancing critical solutions in national security, semiconductor packaging, and additive manufacturing.

Bryant C. Nelson received the ASTM International Committee E56 on Nanotechnology Award of Appreciation for exceptional leadership and service as Chair of Subcommittee E56.08.

Newell Moser received the SME Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award for exceptional contributions early in his career.

Ed Sisco received the 2026 ASCLD FRC Innovation Award for his contribution to advancing forensic science.

Mark Iadicola received the 2025 John A. "Jay" Millane Award from ASTM International.

Polette Centellas received the 2026 Early Career Award in Engineering from the Washington Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Striegel was honored for his significant contributions to the fundamental understanding of the chromatographic process.

Aaron Rowane received the 2026 Early Career Award from the Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data for outstanding research in thermophysical properties and phase equilibria.

The award recognizes Dr. Tao's pioneering research and leadership in the field of rheology.

Linhua Tian, Paul DeRose, and Lili Wang of the NIST Material Measurement Laboratory are co-authors, along with NIH researchers*, on a manuscript titled “ Standardization of Flow Cytometric Detection of Antigen Expression.” This paper has been...

Communications Engineering recognizes Veruska Malavé of the NIST Material Measurement Laboratory as the September 2025 Reviewer of the Month for exceptional contributions to peer review. The editorial team acknowledges reviewers who "have made a...

Ashley Beasley Green, David Bunk, and Melissa Phillips of the NIST Material Measurement Laboratory received the Award in Recognition of Technical and Scientific Excellence from AOAC International for their work as members of the AOAC Gluten and Food...

Chris Stafford and Chris Soles (NIST Material Measurement Laboratory) and Dhriti Nepal (Air Force Research Laboratory) were selected for the ChemLuminary Award “Outstanding Global Partnership” for building an international bridge between two...

The PoWER: Polymer Women Empowerment & Research team was selected for the ChemLuminary Award “Most Unique Project funded by a Division Innovative Project Grant” for advancing equity and inclusion in polymer science. The project blended research...

The American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellows Program recognizes ACS members for "their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the science and the profession and for their equally exemplary service to the Society."

The Resolve Award celebrates individuals who uplift the world through science. Lili Wang of the NIST Material Measurement Laboratory was presented with this award at CYTO 2025.

Letters to a Pre-Scientist (LPS) connects students to STEM professionals through snail mail to broaden students ’ awareness of what STEM professionals look like and do at work and inspire all students to explore a future in STEM. LPS asked their...