Dr James Busfield has been awarded the Sparks-Thomas Award of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for 2010. He has also agreed to give the Sparks-Thomas presentation on his work at the American Chemical Societies spring Rubber Division meeting in Akron OH (Tuesday, April 27, 2010) and attend the S&T Awards Banquet (luncheon) that same day to receive the award.
This award is to recognise and encourage outstanding scientific contributions and innovations in the field of elastomers by scientists, technologists and engineers. The award consists of $4,000, an engraved plaque, and $500 for travel expenses incurred in attending the award ceremony meeting. ExxonMobil Chemical Company sponsors the award.