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Awards & Recognition December 18, 2019

U chemist awarded medal

The American Institute of Chemists will present the Gold Medal to Peter Stang at the AIC’s Heritage Day celebration on May 5, 2020, in Philadelphia.

Paul Gabrielsen - science writer, University Marketing & Communications

The American Institute of Chemists unanimously selected U distinguished professor Peter Stang as the 2020 recipient of the institute’s Gold Medal. The medal, awarded since 1926, is the AIC’s highest honor and recognizes excellence and contributions to society in the chemical professions. Past awardees include 11 Nobel laureates.

Read more about Stang’s career and accomplishments here.

The AIC will present the Gold Medal to Stang at the AIC’s Heritage Day celebration on May 5, 2020 in Philadelphia.

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