American Institute of Chemists
Encyclopedia
The American Institute of Chemists (AIC) is an organization founded in 1923 whose goal is to advance the chemical profession
in the United States
. The institute is known for its yearly awards recognizing contributions of individuals in this field of work. The American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal
is one of these awards.
Chemist
A chemist is a scientist trained in the study of chemistry. Chemists study the composition of matter and its properties such as density and acidity. Chemists carefully describe the properties they study in terms of quantities, with detail on the level of molecules and their component atoms...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The institute is known for its yearly awards recognizing contributions of individuals in this field of work. The American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal
American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal
The American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal is the highest award of the American Institute of Chemists. It has been awarded since 1926. The 2009 awardee was the Nobel Laureate Oliver Smithies-Medal recipients:*1926 Dr. William Blum...
is one of these awards.