Congratulations 2011 GEOC Medal Winner Jack Tossell
John "Jack" Tossell has earned the GEOC Medal Award for outstanding accomplishment in Geochemistry
Dr. Tossell, Professor Emeritus in the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department at the University of Maryland and currently Research Professor in the Chemistry Department and the Institute for Basic Energy Science and Technology at George Washington University, was the recipient of the 2011 ACS Geochemistry Division Medal.
The award was in recognition of his pioneering work in computational quantum chemistry to understand and predict the structure, bonding, and properties of a wide range of Earth materials. Tossell's recent research focuses on using computational methods to develop more efficient and cost-effective ways to remove CO2 from the atmosphere. His previous honors include: Honorary Woodrow Wilson Fellow; National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow, 1966-71; Distinguished Young Scientist of Maryland, 1978; Fellow, Mineralogical Society of America. During his career to date, he has authored over 200 papers.
The ACS Geochemistry Division Medal was awarded at a special Geochemistry Division swards symposium, which was held on March 29th, 2011, at the ACS Spring National Meeting in Anaheim, CA.
ACS Geochemistry Division Medal
The GEOC Medal is awarded biennially to an individual for outstanding accomplishment in any field of geochemistry. The award consists of a bronze medallion and $2000. The awardee receives an allowance for travel to the award ceremony, as well as registration costs for the ACS meeting at which the award will be conferred.