Abstract
SEN. JOHN W. WARNER (R-VA.), Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas), and Raymond L. Orbach, director of the Department of Energy's Office of Science, were presented with ACS Public Service Awards on April 20 in Washington, DC. The awards have been given annually since 1997 to recognize non- ACS members who have made outstanding contributions to science and public policy that benefit chemistry and other sciences. Warner was cited for strong support of research and development throughout his career and for his involvement with several initiatives to increase research funding and improve science and engineering education at all levels. Folks, I gotta tell you, your profession still fascinates me to this day, said Warner, who studied engineering before entering politics. He called for altering the Pell Grant program—which supports undergraduate students—to emphasize more science and math education. Johnson was recognized for her support of health, education, and science causes, including increasing research a...
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