Texium
Administrator
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 4547
Registered: 11-1-2014
Location: Salt Lake City
Member Is Offline
Mood: PhD candidate!
|
|
Mad Scientist of the Year Award #1
This is the first official poll to determine who will receive one of four Mad Scientist of 2016 awards. Please vote for the person you think most
deserves an award. After 5 days, this poll will be closed and a new one will be opened to determine the second place winner from the remaining
nominees. The winner will be sent one of aga's trophies. The list of nominated members are people who have been nominated by others in the thread that I linked.
If you have been nominated, please do not vote for yourself.
Here is why everyone was nominated:
arkoma (nominated by crystal grower) for his determination to experiment and provide good documentation of results even when he is
not successful, as well as his generosity
Ashot (nominated by crystal grower) for the smooth YouTube videos on his budding channel
ave369 (nominated by zts16) for her resourcefulness and collection of threads on purifying and using OTC reagents with limited
resources
blogfast25 (nominated by aga) for being a great teacher of mathematics and theoretical chemistry with threads such as the QM and
calculus lessons, and the noob competition
crystal grower (nominated by j_sum1) also for many contributions to the Pretty Pictures thread and other crystal related threads
Dan Vizine (nominated by phlogiston) for his monumental thread on the isolation of elemental thorium
Dmishin (nominated by crystal grower) for sharing pictures of their crystal collection in the Pretty Pictures Thread
Dwarvensilver (nominated by crystal grower) also for sharing pictures of their crystal collection in the Pretty Pictures Thread
Fidelmios (nominated by crystal grower) for his budding YouTube channel
Hegi (nominated by j_sum1) for his many beautiful contributions to the Pretty Pictures thread
j_sum1 (nominated by Fidelmios) for his general helpfulness, especially to beginners
m1tanker78 (nominated by aga) for his contributions to the Raman spectroscopy thread
Mabus (nominated by crystal grower) for being the most prolific contributor to the Sciencemadness Wiki, adding to it nearly every day
since it was founded
Magpie (nominated by aga) for his plethora of organic synthesis writeupes, such as the preparation of congo red
MrHomeScientist (nominated by j_sum1) for his newly revitalized YouTube channel
tvaettbjoern (nominated by aga) for his contributions to the Raman spectroscopy thread
woelen (nominated by arkoma) for his consistent valuable contributions and wonderful website
zts16 (nominated by j_sum1) for his moderation efforts and regular contributions to discussions despite limited lab access
If you feel more needs to be said about any of the nominees or you want to link to specific threads, feel free to do so.
[Edited on 11-30-2016 by zts16]
|
|
crystal grower
Hazard to Others
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 474
Registered: 3-1-2016
Location: Os Petrosum
Member Is Offline
Mood: Puzzled
|
|
So hard to choose!!!
Note: You have made a tippo in my name but never mind .
[Edited on 30-11-2016 by crystal grower]
|
|
Texium
Administrator
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 4547
Registered: 11-1-2014
Location: Salt Lake City
Member Is Offline
Mood: PhD candidate!
|
|
Oops, not sure why I remembered an underscore being in your name. I'll change it real quick.
|
|
aga
Forum Drunkard
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 7030
Registered: 25-3-2014
Member Is Offline
|
|
Woohoo ! Nice one z !
|
|
zed
International Hazard
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 2281
Registered: 6-9-2008
Location: Great State of Jefferson, City of Portland
Member Is Offline
Mood: Semi-repentant Sith Lord
|
|
But, but.....Anakin Skywalker brought peace to the Galaxy. Doesn't THAT count for something?
|
|
Hegi
Hazard to Others
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 199
Registered: 27-9-2013
Member Is Offline
Mood: No idea.
|
|
Thanks much for nomination! .. (I´ll try to continue addding pretty pictures if I have any free time soon!)
Our webpage has been shut down forever cause nobody was willing to contribute. Shame on you all!!!
|
|
aga
Forum Drunkard
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 7030
Registered: 25-3-2014
Member Is Offline
|
|
Anakin turned to the Dark Side.
For that crime, he may only ever see the Back of the trophy.
|
|
aga
Forum Drunkard
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 7030
Registered: 25-3-2014
Member Is Offline
|
|
Being Nominated shows how much the SM community appreciates your posts.
Post more good stuff !
|
|
m1tanker78
National Hazard
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 685
Registered: 5-1-2011
Member Is Offline
Mood: No Mood
|
|
I confess that most of the nominees are new to me. While one can't go wrong with voting for any of the nominated established members -- all contribute
valuable content -- I'd hate to overlook some of the newer members' contributions.
It's really tough to pick!
Chemical CURIOSITY KILLED THE CATalyst.
|
|
aga
Forum Drunkard
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 7030
Registered: 25-3-2014
Member Is Offline
|
|
Guessing by the time and the votes, we got a Winner !
Congratulations Magpie.
Well deserved for such inspiring examples of actual Chemistry, superbly written-up and illustrated !
|
|
Magpie
lab constructor
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 5939
Registered: 1-11-2003
Location: USA
Member Is Offline
Mood: Chemistry: the subtle science.
|
|
Thank you, aga. I hope I can continue to make contributions that members find useful.
The single most important condition for a successful synthesis is good mixing - Nicodem
|
|
aga
Forum Drunkard
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 7030
Registered: 25-3-2014
Member Is Offline
|
|
Magpie, you deserve our Respect and Honour for your outstanding posts about the Chemistry you have done, and, more importantly, Shared with us in a
finely detailed manner.
A Big round of Applause for Magpie !
(please U2U an address where you would like to receive your trophy)
|
|
Texium
Administrator
![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif) ![*](images/xpblue/star.gif)
Posts: 4547
Registered: 11-1-2014
Location: Salt Lake City
Member Is Offline
Mood: PhD candidate!
|
|
Sorry, I meant to close the thread a few hours ago, but I forgot. Congratulations, Magpie!
I will now open a new poll to determine the second place winner.
|
|
Texium
|
Thread Closed 5-12-2016 at 17:22 |