On July 7, 1985, Dr. Geoffery D. Parfitt unexpectedly passed away. Dr. Parfitt had been a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University since 1980. He was internationally known for his contributions to the fields of colloid and surface science and powder technology. He was the author or co-author of over 100 publications including 11 books (editor of 8), was a chairman of six conferences, and was a member of five editorial boards.
To honor his memory, ChEGSA has established the Geoffrey D. Parfitt Memorial Award For Excellence in Oral Presentation. We feel that this is an appropriate category for an award in Dr. Parfitt's memory because he always emphasized the importance of good oral communication. The competition for this award is open to all students presenting at the symposium. It will be awarded to the student with the highest presentation score. The winner's name will be engraved on a plaque located in the ChEGSA lounge. The plaque was made possible by the American Chemical Society's Division of Colloid And Surface Chemistry. The student will also receive a certificate of recognition and a cash award of $300. The award was made possible by an endowment established by the following organizations:
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