Peter J. Stang, Ph.D., distinguished professor of chemistry
at the University of Utah and editor of the Journal of the American Chemical
Society (JACS), has been named winner of the 2013 Priestley Medal by the
American Chemical Society (ACS). It is the highest honor bestowed by the
world’s largest scientific society.
Stang will receive the award and present an address tonight
during a banquet and ceremony that are part of the ACS’ 245th National Meeting
& Exposition, being held here this week. The ceremony will honor recipients
of other ACS national award recipients for outstanding contributions to
chemistry.