The Chamberland Award is given by the Section to a chemist whose contributons have produced a proven benefit to mankind. The recipient must have been a member of the New Haven Section during the time when he or she accomplished the work.
This award is given to a teacher within the New Haven county that exemplifies science education.
The Innovative Science Outreach award recognizes people within the community that promotes science.
The New Haven Science Fair Program was started in 1995 with seven test schools. This past year over 8000 New Haven students and 43 schools participated, utilizing more than 160 volunteers for mentoring and judging. The program is dedicated to improve the quality of education, and particularly science and math education in the New Haven Public Schools Grades Pre-K through 12. http://nhsciencefair.org/