Background
Metanomski was born in Vienna in 1923 of Polish parents.
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Wladyslaw Metanomski
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He interrupted his career (1958–1964) to obtain an Master of Surgery degree in chemical engineering (1960) and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in polymer chemistry (1964) from the University of Toronto.
Career
He is chiefly noted for his extensive service in making the results of chemical research more available to succeeding investigators. When Germany invaded Poland he joined the Polish Army in exile. At the conclusion of World World War II he moved to London, receiving a Bachelor of Surgery degree in chemical engineering in 1952.
His first position after graduation was with the Dearborn Chemical Company in Toronto, Ontario (1952–1958).
Upon graduation from U of T, Metanomski joined the Editorial Division of the United States Chemical Abstracts Service (1964). During his long service there (until November 2008) he developed vocabulary control and helped refine that service"s publications.
Metanomski remained active in his profession until four weeks before his death. He died on 11 December 2008 at Columbus, Ohio.
Achievements
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Metanomski was honored with a career profile in the online version of Chemical & Engineering News, 11 June 2007, as part of its coverage of the 100th anniversary of the Chemical Abstracts Service. Metanomski received the American College of Surgeons Columbus Section award - for a lifetime of service to the chemical information profession. Metanomski received a Meritorious Service award from the American College of Surgeons Division of Chemical Information (CINF) in 1992. Metanomski received the American College of Surgeons Division of Polymer Chemistry"s Distinguished Service award in 1995. Metanomski received the CINF time Membership award in 2006.
Membership
As a member of that force he participated in the 1944 Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy. Metanomski was member of the American College of Surgeons Nomenclature Committee since 1990, and served on the editorial advisory board of its monthly journal (now titled Journal of Chemical Information & Modeling). Metanomski participated in the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry ( International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) as member of the Commission on Macromolecular Nomenclature (1987–1999).
