2016 Allan Hoffman Student Travel Grant Program

 Allan S. Hoffman is a true pioneer in the fields of polymer chemistry, biomaterials, drug  delivery, and diagnostics. He has been actively involved in research for well over 50 years and has made numerous contributions to our field. Dr. Hoffman has been recognized with numerous awards throughout his distinguished career, including the CRS Founder’s Award in 2007, and he was inducted into the CRS College of Fellows in 2010. Therefore, CRS is honoring Allan Hoffman via funding student travel awards so promising young scientists can attend the 2016 CRS Annual Meeting. 

“I think the most important attributes for a scientist are curiosity and a desire to learn new things. I like to listen and talk with people about their research. I try to learn something new every day, which is the key to expanding my mind and having more fun with science.”
– Allan Hoffman

The CRS Foundation Board has selected Dr. Hoffman to be honored for his achievements and his leadership at the 2016 annual meeting of the society to be held in Seattle, Washington, on July 17–20. The goal is to provide an opportunity for those individuals who have gained personal and professional benefit from his work and leadership to express their gratitude. Thus, it is extremely fitting that CRS now wishes to honor him through the funding of student travel awards. At this time, the CRS Foundation is requesting donations to fund these travel awards and allow the next generation of CRS leaders to meet and learn from Dr. Hoffman.