HEAD TABLE: Prof. Zhenan Bao, Prof. Chad Mirkin, Dr. Irene Cesa, Dr. Mark Cesa, Prof. Joseph Francisco (2022 Gibbs Medal Awardee), Prof. Priya Francisco, Prof. Tobin Marks, Dr. Indrani Mukharji, Prof. George Schatz

Willard Gibbs Award Ceremony, May 20, 2022; Meridian Banquets, Rolling Meadows, IL. Photo by Josh Kurutz

Dr. Mark Cesa, Chicago Section ACS Chair, starts the 2022 Willard Gibbs Award Ceremony with a presentation on the history of the award

Willard Gibbs Award Ceremony, May 20, 2022; Meridian Banquets, Rolling Meadows, IL. Photo by Josh Kurutz

Prof. Chad Mirkin (Northwestern Univ.) introduces Prof. Joe Francisco, 2022 Gibbs Medal Awardee, with a thoughtful timeline of Francisco's career.

Willard Gibbs Award Ceremony, May 20, 2022; Meridian Banquets, Rolling Meadows, IL. Photo by Josh Kurutz

Prof. TObin Marks (Northwestern University) prepares to present Prof. Joe Francisco, 2022 Willard Gibbs Medalist, with the medal.

Willard Gibbs Award Ceremony, May 20, 2022; Meridian Banquets, Rolling Meadows, IL. Photo by Josh Kurutz