Paul B. Farnsworth, a Brigham Young University professor, has received the annual Utah Award presented by a section of the American Chemical Society.
The chairman of the BYU Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty, Farnsworth was recognized by the central Utah and Salt Lake sections of the ACS.
"The award recognizes individuals who have lived in Utah for 10 years or more and have made significant contribution to the field of chemistry in the areas of research, chemical industry, teaching and/or service to the ACS," a press release from the group said.
Farnsworth has been teaching chemistry for nearly 24 years. His research, for which he has 65 publications and two patents, is in the field of atomic spectroscopy.
According to the ACS, Farnsworth is an avid biker, hiker and backpacker. He and his wife, Elizabeth Laycock Farnsworth, have four children and three grandchildren.