WASHINGTON Scientists who developed products that have led to significant advancements in human health, technology, the food supply, and the environment, will be inducted into a scientific Hall of Fame later this summer, becoming the newest Heroes of Chemistry, an honor bestowed by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the worlds largest scientific society.

Through the 2017 ACS Heroes of Chemistry program, we are honoring scientists from Bristol-Myers Squibb, Corning, Dow Chemical, DuPont Crop Protection, Genentech, and Merck whose risk-taking and drive to innovate have contributed to the advancement of the human condition, says Allison Campbell, ACS president. Their creative spirit, commitment to excellence, and technical talent are tangible evidence of the ACS Vision: Improving peoples lives through the transforming power of chemistry.

The Heroes of Chemistry program recognizes scientists whose innovative work in chemistry and chemical engineering led to commercial products that benefit the world. The teams will be recognized in a ceremony on Sunday, Aug. 20, during the Societys 254th National Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C.

The following scientific teams will be honored:

The American Chemical Society is a not-for-profit organization chartered by the U.S. Congress. ACS is the worlds largest scientific society and a global leader in providing access to chemistry-related research through its multiple databases, peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences. ACS does not conduct research, but publishes and publicizes peer-reviewed scientific studies. Its main offices are in Washington, D.C., and Columbus, Ohio.

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