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The lecture series honors John C. Crano, a former Chair of the Akron Section and an active ACS member. John was employed by PPG Industries from 1961 to 1998, contributed much to resins for ophthalmic lenses, and was instrumental in the effort to develop a commercially viable plastic photochromic lens which was marketed as Transitions®. John received a B.S. degree in Chemistry in 1957 from Notre Dame, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Case Western Reserve University in 1959 and 1962, respectively. John published in many journals, edited books on photochromism, organized conferences, and held eighteen U.S Patents. John is remembered as an excellent scientist, a skilled and organized leader, and a mentor. After John’s passing, the Crano Memorial Lecture Series was established to celebrate and honor John’s accomplishments and contributions to science and the ACS. The Crano Memorial Lecture Series is made possible thanks to an endowment from PPG Industries and Transitions Optical, Inc., as well as generous contributions from many individuals.

Distinguished Lecturers

Nominations for Lecturers are requested and reviewed by members of the Executive Officers of the Akron Section. Lecturers are requested to give a research oriented lecture at The University of Akron in the afternoon, and a more general interest talk at an evening meeting.