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Named after a famous scientist, what medal is the highest honor in the United States for distinguished service in the field of chemistry?

Question #150284. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Dec 09 2023.
Originally posted Dec 09 2023 8:23 PM.

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The Priestley Medal is named after Joseph Priestly one of the discoverers of oxygen. The award was first given in 1923 and was originally awarded every 3 years until 1944 when it started being given out annually.
The Priestley Medal is among the most distinguished awards in the chemical sciences, behind the Wolf Prize in Chemistry and the Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Consequently, it is commonly awarded to scientists who are advanced in their fields, as it is intended to commemorate lifetime achievement.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priestley_Medal

Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Dec 09 2023.
Dec 09 2023, 8:25 PM
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