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Fraser Stoddart

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Fraser Stoddart

@sirfrasersays

Professor of Chemistry at Northwestern University. 2016 #chemnobel. Mingles art with science. Wears chemistry proudly on his sleeve.

United States

stoddart.northwestern.edu

Joined December 2016

Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
May 24, 2020
After many years, I finally get the opportunity to spend my birthday watching three of my grandsons digging dirt, sowing carrot seeds and baking my birthday cake. What more could I possibly ask for after not tweeting for almost three months while combining work with family life.
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Mar 29, 2022
I was in San Diego last week for the @AmerChemSociety Meeting. Now, I’m in the @NorthShoreWeb Hospital being treated for a 3rd bout of pneumonia in 3 years. March madness! I’ll be out of hospital soon thanks to the outstanding care I’m receiving from the Northshore medical staff.
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Aug 4, 2022
Taken 53 yrs to publish 200 papers in @J_A_C_S. In #1 we use symmetry & topicity w/ NMR to make configurational assignments to 4 tetraoxacyclodecanes. In #100 we showed aromatizing RCM can take place in a MOF. In #200 we use mechanochemistry to synthesize rotaxanes @tae_woo_kwon
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
May 5, 2023
Standing room only for my lecture today on Artificial Molecular Machines at Hong Kong University.
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Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
May 15, 2021
I’ve just noticed that my followers have topped 20,000 which leaves me feeling humbled. I intend to stay focused on supporting other scientists, particularly young ones starting out, and promoting high quality science from wherever it surfaces ... for science knows no boundaries.
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Jan 29, 2021
I received my jab of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine today. A big shout out to all the scientists who worked so ingeniously and hard against the clock to bring this life-saving vaccine to me and many others who want it.
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Mar 14, 2021
I’ve received hundreds of “Get Well Soon” messages on Twitter in the past 36 hours. I’m getting better. Thanks to all from the bottom of my heart. A few hours ago this breathtaking display of exotic flowers arrived from the Members of my Research Group. Grazie mille.
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Mar 12, 2021
My first trip in an ambulance in 79 years from the ER in Skokie to the ICU in Highland Park. My request for red lights flashing & sirens blazing was declined. Why? Second bout of pneumonia in 14 months. A great bunch of doctors & nurses are working on making sure never again!
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Nov 14, 2020
After 40 weeks of lockdown when my facial hair was allowed to run riot, today was my day to be sheared. Before and after photos bring back memories of these hot days in late June on the farm when 160 ewes and 3 tups (rams) lost their woolen coats in one fell swoop all in a day.
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Mar 8, 2020
Replying to @PalliThordarson
Thanks Palli for a supper lesson in easily accessible language with excellent illustrations in supramolecular chemistry and nanotechnology. You have done chemistry and nanoscience proud on Twitter
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Dec 30, 2017
During this past year, I have traveled more than 13 times (333,900+ miles) round the world, giving 70 talks / lectures in 15 different countries. While my carbon footprint leaves a lot to be desired, I have done my best to portray Chemistry as a young and creative science.
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
May 24, 2020
During an action-packed 78th birthday, I am chocolate-minted with presents and treated to a haggis dinner before being presented with a lemon birthday cake and heading to my laptop to put out a string of thank you messages to well-wishers, Thanks for all the birthday greetings.
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
May 31, 2018
2018 Omar Yaghi Wolf Prize Winner in Chemistry is interrupted during his speech with resounding applause from the audience when he announces that he is donating the monetary component of his prize to support under-privileged kids like himself to become scientists. Well done Omar!
Fraser Stoddart
@sirfrasersays
Sep 26, 2021
It’s said a red sky at night is a shepherd’s delight. As I left my office and laboratory this evening for home l felt a bit like a shepherd. In many respects, my life as a mentor of young research scientists is a sheer delight.