Talking of Heritage...
Recording the impact of chemistry on society, the Chemical Heritage Foundation's participation in Pittcon adds valuable, historical depth.
Based on a photograph courtesy of Robert Finnigan
The 2013 Pittcon Heritage Award ceremony was made all the more noteworthy because, for the first time in its 64-year history, Pittcon was hosted in Philadelphia, home of the Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF), which co-sponsors the award. Thomas Tritton, president and CEO of CHF, made a most gracious welcome to his city and the CHF museum, which hosts many of the landmark instruments that pepper the histories of the Heritage Award winners. Somehow, the circle was neatly completed.
The 2013 Pittcon Heritage Award ceremony was made all the more noteworthy because, for the first time in its 64-year history, Pittcon was hosted in Philadelphia, home of the Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF), which co-sponsors the award. Thomas Tritton, president and CEO of CHF, made a most gracious welcome to his city and the CHF museum, which hosts many of the landmark instruments that pepper the histories of the Heritage Award winners. Somehow, the circle was neatly completed.
The CHF is currently seeking a 1967 Finnigan Model 1015 GC-MS (the above photo of which surely reflects the “Mad Men” generation). If you happen to have one gathering dust somewhere in an attic (we’ve already checked ours), please contact [email protected].
Read more about the CHF and its museum.
Rich Whitworth completed his studies in medical biochemistry at the University of Leicester, UK, in 1998. To cut a long story short, he escaped to Tokyo to spend five years working for the largest English language publisher in Japan. "Carving out a career in the megalopolis that is Tokyo changed my outlook forever. When seeing life through such a kaleidoscopic lens, it's hard not to get truly caught up in the moment." On returning to the UK, after a few false starts with grey, corporate publishers, Rich was snapped up by Texere Publishing, where he spearheaded the editorial development of The Analytical Scientist. "I feel honored to be part of the close-knit team that forged The Analytical Scientist – we've created a very fresh and forward-thinking publication." Rich is now also Content Director of Texere Publishing, the company behind The Analytical Scientist.
