Busan – Lucia Banci and Roberta Sessoli received the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Award from the non-governmental organization known for its international standardization activities on chemical nomenclature. Since 2011, IUPAC has given recognition to 46 women that distinguished themselves in the field of Pure and Applied Chemistry. The two professors at the University of Florence are the first Italian women scientists to receive the honor. The award ceremony is scheduled for August in Busan (South Korea). (9Colonne)
