Allen J. Bard
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Allen Joseph Bard is an American chemist
. He is the Hackerman-Welch Regents Chair Professor of chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin
. Among his awards were the Priestley Medal
in 2002 and the 2008 Wolf Prize in Chemistry
. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
in 1990.
He is married to Fran Bard, with two children, Ed and Sara, and 4 grandchildren, Alex, Marlee, Rachel, and Dylan.
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
. He is the Hackerman-Welch Regents Chair Professor of chemistry at the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
. Among his awards were the Priestley Medal
Priestley Medal
The Priestley Medal is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry. Established in 1922, the award is named after Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen who immigrated to the United States of America in 1794...
in 2002 and the 2008 Wolf Prize in Chemistry
Wolf Prize in Chemistry
The Wolf Prize in Chemistry is awarded once a year by the Wolf Foundation in Israel. It is one of the six Wolf Prizes established by the Foundation and awarded since 1978; the others are in Agriculture, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics and Arts.-Laureates:...
. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences is an independent policy research center that conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. The Academy’s elected members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business, and public affairs.James Bowdoin, John Adams, and...
in 1990.
He is married to Fran Bard, with two children, Ed and Sara, and 4 grandchildren, Alex, Marlee, Rachel, and Dylan.