Nancy B. Jackson

Not to be confused with Nancey Jackson Johnson.

Nancy B. Jackson
Jackson in 2011
Born(1956-03-01)March 1, 1956
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
DiedJanuary 3, 2022(2022-01-03) (aged 65)
Albuquerque, New Mexico
NationalityAmerican
Alma materGeorge Washington University, University of Texas at Austin
AwardsAAAS Award for Science Diplomacy, (2012)[1]
Scientific career
FieldsAlternative fuels, safety
InstitutionsSandia National Laboratories
ThesisCO hydrogenation over zirconia-based metal oxides (1990)
Doctoral advisorJohn G. Ekerdt
External videos
video icon Nancy Jackson, Mentors made the difference, American Chemical Society

Nancy Beth Jackson (March 1, 1956 – January 3, 2022) was an American chemist. She did energy research on heterogeneous catalysis and the development of alternative fuels.[2] She also worked in the field of chemical nonproliferation, educating chemical professionals on the importance of safe and secure chemical practice in research, teaching and business, in an effort to prevent the misuse of chemicals as "weapons, poisons, explosives or environmental pollutants".[2][3] She was the first implementer in developing the international Chemical Security Engagement Program.[1][4][5] She was active in promoting diversity in STEM fields.[6] She was president of the American Chemical Society in 2011, leading the organization during the International Year of Chemistry.[3][7] In 2012, she was honored with the AAAS Award for Science Diplomacy.[1]

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  4. ^ "Nancy Jackson". Launch. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
  5. ^ "Dr. Nancy Jackson". Franklin Fellows Alumni. U. S. Department of State. Archived from the original on October 2, 2015. Retrieved October 1, 2015.
  6. ^ "Native American Heritage Month 2014: Nancy B. Jackson". U. S. Department of State. November 1, 2014. Retrieved September 18, 2015.
  7. ^ Raber, Linda R. (November 18, 2009). "Nancy Jackson Wins ACS Presidential Race". Chemical & Engineering News. Retrieved September 19, 2015.