Organometallic chemistry significantly impacts diverse areas of science in both academic and industrial settings. Today the field plays a pivotal role in the development of new technologies including the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, fuels, and industrial feedstocks, the development of sustainable energy solutions, and in the discovery of new materials ranging from novel polymers to nanomaterials. Bearing witness to the importance of the field, the 2005 and 2001 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry were awarded for achievements in organometallic chemistry.