Abstract
Isiah M. Warner, Philip W. West Professor of Analytical & Environmental Chemistry at Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, is one of two chemists who received the 1997 Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics & Engineering Mentoring. Geraldine L. Richmond, a professor of chemistry at the University of Oregon, Eugene, is the other (C&EN, Sept. 22, page 10). Another eight individuals and nine institutions also received the award. Given for the first time last year and administered by the National Science Foundation, the award recognizes outstanding efforts by individuals and organizations increase the participation of underrepresented groups in science, mathematics, and engineering. Recipients receive a $10,000 grant and a certificate. A letter nominating Warner for the award describes him as an excellent mentor to students of all backgrounds. . . . However, his own experiences have increased his sensitivity to and awareness of the issues facing minority students in science, and he...
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