The Othmer Gold Medal recognizes outstanding individuals who contributed to progress in chemistry and science through their activities in areas including innovation, entrepreneurship, research, education, public understanding, legislation, and philanthropy. The medal is presented annually under the sponsorship of the Science History Institute and four affiliated organizations: the American Chemical Society (ACS), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), The Chemists' Club, and the American section of the Société de Chimie Industrielle, at the Science History Institute's Heritage Day.
First Othmer Gold Medal, awarded 1997
Sangeeta N. Bhatia (2019)
Joshua Boger (2018)
Richard Zare (2017)
Science History Institute
The Science History Institute is an institution that preserves and promotes understanding of the history of science. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, it includes a library, museum, archive, research center and conference center.
The Science History Institute in Philadelphia in October 2019
Chemical Heritage Foundation building
"Old Faithful" bakelite cooker model, in museum
Exhibition gallery of the Science History Institute