People Type: Meet the Donors

Dr. “Bill” Dickinson received his Ph.D. from UW–Madison in 1950, after attaining his bachelor’s (1946) and master’s (1947) degrees in organic chemistry from Emory University. He never married or had any kids, so a long time ago he decided he would like his legacy to be fellowship grants at both universities he attended. Bill died …

The William J. Maeck Scholarship in Chemistry supports a student in the Department of Chemistry who is pursuing an undergraduate research experience in analytical chemistry–with preference for those working on solar or other such energy-related research. The donor, William J. Maeck, worked with eminent UW Chemistry Professor Farrington Daniels in early research related to solar energy.

The local chapter of the American Chemical Society established exam-based awards for Excellence in Analytical/Inorganic/Physical. Learn more about this section of the ACS here.