Darius Allen Shariaty was recognized as the American Chemical Society's Division of Organic Chemistry as the most outstanding, senior organic chemistry student at the University of Kentucky. Selection is based on aptitude for organic chemistry as evidenced by formal course work as well as research accomplishments during the course of their undergraduate studies, and lastly by a desire to pursue a career in chemistry.  Shariaty will receive one free year of membership as an Affiliate of ACS's Division of Organic Chemistry.   Shariaty's research experience began in Prof. Arthur Cammers' group in the Department of Chemistry at UK and now continues under the guidance of Prof. Susan Odom (chemistry) and Prof. Y. T. Cheng (engineering).