Northern Oklahoma College Engineering, Physical Science and Process Technology Division Chair Dr. Frankie Wood-Black has been selected as the winner of the 2019 Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach.
The Helen M. Free Award for Public Outreach recognizes outstanding achievements in the field of public outreach by a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) who improves public recognition and appreciation for the contributions of chemistry.
“Frankie has been a great promoter of science education in writing both about safety regulations and the kind of cool experiments that get kids and adults interested in the field to begin with,” said NOC Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Pam Stinson. “We’re so pleased to see Frankie recognized for her contributions.”
This award was established in 1995 by the American Chemical Society Committee on Public Relations and Communications. Winners receive a crystal award and a $1000 prize.
The award is presented at the ChemLuminary Awards ceremony in San Diego on Aug. 27.
Public Outreach activities include those activities that reach lay audiences, as opposed to science professionals.
The award selection committee considers such factors as the nominee’s personal advocacy and involvement in public outreach initiatives; development or expansions of ideas, materials, and/or resources for volunteer programs; and overall impact on the public. Qualifying activities include lectures, presentations, demonstrations, seminars, symposia, and exhibits; newspaper or magazine articles and interviews; radio and television appearances; and hands-on science activities with children and/or adults. Venues may include schools, libraries, churches, museums, parks, shopping malls, and other public places. Audiences may include civic, fraternal, religious, youth, and professional (non-science) groups. The activities may be local, national, or international.
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