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Herman Mark was born OTD in 1895. Mark was a pioneer in the study of polymers & in 1946 established the first academic research facility for the study of polymers in the U.S. An #ACSLandmark was dedicated in 2003 recognizing his legacy. Learn more at https://t.co/EOP7BZ71mZ
#NationalDNADay
The building blocks of life - #DNA - are brought to us by #chemistry. What we know about it is quite the epic tale. Learn more on the #ACSLandmark page at https://t.co/r19FGQQkxK #Science #GeneticCode
Percy Lavon Julian was born #OTD in 1899. Julian was a pioneer in #chemistry & the first to synthesize physostigmine for the treatment of #glaucoma. In 1999, an #ACSLandmark was dedicated recognizing his invaluable contributions to #science. Learn more https://t.co/JXVe5YH6Lt
OTD in 1876, 35 #chemists met & formed the American Chemical Society.
In 2001, an #ACSLandmark was dedicated at @nyuniversity commemorating the event. Learn more about the birth of ACS at https://t.co/kAUPhecK1I.
In 2005, an #ACSLandmark was dedicated at @TuskegeeUniv recognizing George Washington Carver's legacy not only in #science, but as a champion of education, civil rights & economic opportunity. Learn more at https://t.co/X7JnBBZGEu #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2024 #BHM
OTD in 1886, Charles Martin Hall successfully produced #aluminum metal by passing an electric current through a solution of aluminum oxide in molten cryolite. Learn more about this remarkable achievement on the #ACSLandmark page at https://t.co/TZqRZvcatb
Did you see @Pfizer's spot during the Super Bowl last week? It was cool to see Marie Maynard Daly & others featured.
In 2023, an #ACSLandmark was dedicated at @Columbia recognizing her impact in the #ChemicalSciences. Learn more at https://t.co/GHmdjaQgfc #BHM #BHM2024
You can learn more about the #ACSLandmark at @du1869 that commemorates Rillieux's impact on #science & #chemistry at https://t.co/bKhynxAAFi
Norbert Rillieux (1806-1894) is considered to be one of the first chemical engineers. In 2002, @AmerChemSociety designated his invention of the multiple-effect evaporator under vacuum a National Historic Chemical Landmark.
#BlackHistoryMonth
St. Elmo Brady was the first African American to obtain a PhD in #chemistry in the U.S. He also founded the first #HBCU graduate #chemistry program.
In 2019, an #ACSLandmark was dedicated recognizing Brady's legacy & impact. Learn more https://t.co/qVsAQiCmEl #BHM #ACS_DEIR
#OTD in 1866, Moses Gomberg was born. Gomberg is considered the founder of free radical organic chemistry, & also served as ACS President in 1931. In 2000, an #ACSLandmark was dedicted at @UMich commemorating his life & work. Learn more at https://t.co/iJNpZ7OVXm
OTD in 1880, Thomas Edison was granted a patent for an incandescent lamp. An #ACSLandmark was dedicated at 3 locations recognizing Edison's achievements in #chemistry. Learn more at https://t.co/15J4rCK8WZ.
#OTD in 1891, Herbert H. Dow successfully produced #bromine electrolytically from brine resources. In 1997, an #ACSLandmark was dedicated recognizing Dow's impact in the growth of the chemical industry in the United States. Learn more at https://t.co/B79f7Dj2Vi #Chemistry
St. Elmo Brady was born OTD in 1884. Brady was the first African-American to receive a PhD in #Chemistry & built chemistry programs at 4 #HBCU's, mentoring multiple generations of #chemists. An #ACSLandmark was dedicated recognizing his legacy in 2019. https://t.co/zMIBY3ag8X
OTD in 1905, #Helium was discovered in a natural gas sample in Kansas, which changed previous assumptions about the gas' availability. In 2000, an #ACSLandmark was dedicated at the @UnivofKansas commemorating the discovery. Learn more https://t.co/nTWn6KXkm8 #Chemistry
#NationalSTEMDay
@AACTConnect provides FREE lessons based around #ACSLandmark program. These are a great way to learn about the history of the #ChemicalSciences as well as invaluable innovations & advances in #science. Learn more at https://t.co/aZJNh4tVWv #STEM #Chemistry
#OTD in 1962, Rachel Carson's book "Silent Spring" is published. The book's impact continues today in the #chemistry community’s increased focus on #GreenChemistry practices. Learn more about Carson's legacy on our #ACSLandmark page at https://t.co/ecJtE5GI7h #ChemTwitter
Celebrating #OzoneDay & highlighting an #ACSLandmark dedicated at @UCIrvine commemorating the research first published in 1974 on the discovery of chlorofluorocarbons harmful effect on the #ozone. Learn more at https://t.co/VT3Zes6P7S #Chemistry #ChemTwitter #Environment
Willard Libby passed away #OTD in 1980. Willard won a #NobelPrize for his innovative work in radiocarbon dating, leading to the "radiocarbon revolution." An #ACSLandmark was dedicated at the @UofC in 2016 recognizing Libby's work. Learn more at https://t.co/aY1RPW9TOz
#OTD in 1928, Alexander Fleming comes back after a holiday & notices that "mold juice" killed a wide range of #bacteria in a petri dish. The discovery of #Penicillin saved millions of lives in the past century, learn more on our #ACSLandmark page at https://t.co/rwKb8LkNgB
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