J.O. Baird Chemistry Award

This award is given annually in memory of Professor James Oscar Baird to the student showing the most promise in the field of Chemistry. A member of the Class of 1900 and the Law Class of 1921, Dr. Baird was Professor of Chemistry from 1918 until his death in 1948, the University Registrar from 1939 to 1946 and the Dean of the Summer School for many years.