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Francis P. Garvan-John M. Olin Medal (award)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Purpose: To recognize distinguished service to chemistry by women chemists.

Nature: The award consists of $5,000, a medallion with a presentation box, and a certificate. Up to $2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The medallion will be presented during the award address.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Cohn, Mildred 1963, 1980-10 - 1980-11

 File — Box 5, Folder: 1
Scope and Contents From the Series: Dr. Jennings was passionate about giving due diligence to the women scientists who made significant contributions to their field. She was disappointed in how little literature there was about women scientists, a fact that became obvious to her over the years as she received reports on the same few women from her students every year after assigning them a research paper on significant women scientists. Determined to provide her students with a better understanding of their field and the...
Dates: 1980-10 - 1980-11