Ryan Pearson was awarded the 2015 Ciba Travel Award in Green Chemistry
4 students received the 2015 . The award, administered by the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute® (ACS GCI), will allow them to participate in ACS conferences and meetings that promote sustainable chemical processes.
Established in 2009 through the Ciba Green Chemistry Student Endowment, this award is intended to expand students’ education in green chemistry through participation at a relevant conference. The award amount is based on estimated travel expenses, up to $2,000.
Ryan studies organic and materials (polymer) chemistry in the Division of Materials and Nano Science. His research is on the development of organic photo catalysts for controlled radical polymerizations, coatings exhibiting antimicrobial properties, and new materials derived from biomass.
https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2016/january/ciba-travel-award-winners-announced-four-chemistry-engineering-students-receive-acs-gci-award.html