Donna Huryn, an adjunct professor of chemistry in the School of Arts and Sciences, has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Philadelphia Chapter of the Association for Women in Science (AWIS). The award is a special honor conferred by the AWIS. Dr. Huryn is honored for excellence in research, teaching, and promoting the advancement of women in science.

Dr. Huryn is an organic chemist who studies the identification, characterization, and optimization of chemical probes of biological systems, including the identification of novel agents to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, and the design of novel chemical libraries to probe biological systems. She previously received the 53rd American Chemical Society Philadelphia Section Award, which recognizes an individual who, through research, “has made important contributions to man’s knowledge and thereby aided the public appreciation of the profession.”

AWIS champions the interests of women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across all disciplines and employment sectors. Working for positive system transformation, AWIS strives to ensure that all women in these fields can achieve their full potential.