Monday, Nov 7, 2011
Dr. William McCarroll, professor emeritus from the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics at Rider University, was recently honored for his contributions to chemistry and the American Chemical Society (ACS) by being named a 2011 ACS Fellow.
by Meaghan Haugh
Dr. William McCarroll, professor emeritus from the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics at Rider University, was recently honored for his contributions to chemistry and the American Chemical Society (ACS) by being named a 2011 ACS Fellow.
McCarroll was among the 213 new ACS Fellows who were honored at the society’s fall national meeting from August 28 through September 1, in Denver. The fellows program began in 2008 to recognize and honor ACS members for their outstanding achievements in and contributions to the science, the profession, and service to the society. The fellows represent the fields of academe, industry, and government.
This is the second time in a row that an emeritus Chemistry faculty member has been named as an ACS Fellow by the American Chemical Society. Last year, Dr. John E. Sheats, professor emeritus, was named a Fellow.
While a faculty member and even after his retirement in 1992, McCarroll maintained a well-respected research laboratory for synthesizing novel inorganic materials. He often engaged undergraduates and high school students, who were part of the ACS Project SEED, in his research. An active member of the ACS on a local and national level, McCarroll has served in various leadership positions in the Trenton Section of the ACS and currently serves as Treasurer.
“The award would not have been possible without the atmosphere here at Rider and the opportunities provided for student-faculty research and service,” McCarroll said.
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