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William Patrick Doolan (“Paddy” Doolan) came to the chemistry department at Queen’s University after World War I in which he was both wounded and decorated. He was given supposedly light duties but these eventually included the running of the first year laboratories and the preparation and performance of a wide variety of chemical demonstrations in the lecture theatre. These demonstrations, which were performed for four decades, were of such a character that Paddy was remembered by former students long after the lecture chemistry had been forgotten. Paddy carefully practiced each demonstration until it was mastered. Not only did his demonstrations always work, they guaranteed much amusement, and occasionally high drama and excitement. He was friendly and willing to help others at any time and was sorely missed by faculty and students alike on his retirement in the 1950s. He died on March 11, 1976. The Queen's Alumni Review featured the article Remembering Paddy Doolan (PDF, 205KB).

 

 In 1989, Dr Wally Breck asked that a William Patrick Doolan Memorial Award be established to honour the memory of William Patrick Doolan. The Award is given to the graduate student who contributes the most to demonstrating in the first year laboratories. It focuses attention on the important contributions to teaching made by graduate students in the Department and is intended to encourage high standards in the laboratory.

 

This honour is “awarded annually on the recommendation of the Head of the Department of Chemistry to the graduate student who contributes the most to demonstrating in the first year chemistry labs.”

 

Fisher Scientific is a major provider of instruments, equipment and other products to the Canadian scientific community. We provide more than 250,000 products and services to research centres, health care, educational and industrial customers nationwide. We serve scientists engaged in biomedical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical and other fields of research and development, and we are a supplier to clinical laboratories, hospitals, health care alliances, environmental testing centers, quality-control laboratories and many other customers.

As one of Canada's most technologically advanced laboratory and industrial safety products supplier, Fisher Scientific has achieved a remarkable record. We've been able to attract and retain the best people, maintain unique and often exclusive relationships with the world's best suppliers, and earn the loyalty of our customers. Exceeding your customer service expectations with a combination of the best people and the latest technologies has been and will always be our central focus.

The Fisher Scientific Award, valued at $500, will be awarded to a Teaching Assistant who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the education of chemistry students.

 

Friends of Chemistry Teaching Assistant Award