The President's National Medal of Science: Recipient Details
Roald Hoffmann
Title:
John A. Newman Professor of Physical Science
Affiliation:
Cornell University
Ithaca,New York 14853 USA
Gender:
Male
Award Discipline:
Chemistry
Award Year:
1983
Citation:
"His creative applications of theory to organic and inorganic chemistry have brought together the world community of chemists. The magnitude and uniqueness of his contributions to modern chemistry and the scientific process are contributing to an ever-improving understanding of chemistry."
Presented by President Reagan at a White House Ceremony on February 27, 1985.
Nobel Laureate:
Chemistry, 1981