The James T. Grady-James H. Stack Award for Interpreting Chemistry for the Public is an award presented annually by the American Chemical Society to an individual who has increased public understanding of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related chemical fields. Typically the winner must have communicated to the public through "the press, radio, television, films, the lecture platform, books, or pamphlets for the lay public." The award was established in 1955 as the James T. Grady Medal. Grady, who served as Director of Public Information at Columbia University and managing editor of ACS News Service from 1923 to 1948, advocated that scientists should share their findings with the public through popular media. In 1984, the name of James H. Stack, managing editor of ACS News Service from 1948 to 1960, was posthumously added to the award's name. The award is presented annually at the American Chemical Society's Spring Meeting. Recipients of the award receive a commemorative certificate, medallion, and prize of $5,000.
Recipients
See also List of chemistry awards
References
External links Award webpage List of recipients of the award
