Morton Hoffman among inaugural group of ACS Fellows
Election as an American Chemical Society (ACS) Fellow is an honor bestowed upon members by their peers. In this inaugural year, 162 members were elevated to this rank because of their contributions to the chemical enterprise coupled with distinctive service to the society or to the broader world of chemistry. The fellows will be recognized at a ceremony Aug. 17, during the society’s fall national meeting in Washington, D.C.
This fellowship is another milestone marking the distinguished career of Professor Hoffman, who retired in 2005. As Professor Emeritus and recipient of Boston University’s highest teaching honor, the Metcalf Cup (1994), his retirement marked the beginning of a new phase of activity dedicated to improvements in chemistry education. Other recent awards recognizing his contributions include the Visiting Scientist Award, Western Connecticut Section, ACS, 2007; Volunteer Service Award, ACS, 2007; and the James Flack Norris Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Teaching of Chemistry, Northeastern Section, ACS, 2005. Professor Hoffman was also U.S. National Representative on the IUPAC Committee on Chemistry Education from 2004-2006.