Donald J. Darensbourg, distinguished professor of chemistry at Texas A&M University, is one of 65 named as 2017 fellows of the American Chemical Society.

The honor was created to recognize "outstanding achievements in chemistry and contributions to science, the profession and the society," officials said.

Darensbourg, who joined the university in 1982, is now the 14th member of the university's department of chemistry to be recognized as fellows of the society.

"I am delighted that Don has been recognized by the American Chemical Society for his important scientific and service contributions to the field," said Simon W. North, professor and head of the A&M Department of Chemistry in a statement. "This honor in consistent with his dedication to teaching and service, and the exceptional quality of his scholarly work."

Darensbourg and his peers will be honored Aug. 21 at a ceremony in Washington, D.C.

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