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2017; American Chemical Society; Volume: 95; Issue: 5 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1021/cen-09505-peopobits
ISSN2474-7408
Autores Tópico(s)History and advancements in chemistry
ResumoOBITUARIES People ShareShare onFacebookTwitterWechatLinked InRedditEmail Linda WangC&EN, 2017, 95 (5), pp 36–37January 30, 2017Cite this:C&EN 95, 5, 36-37John L. Bear John Bear (Credit: Courtesy of Jerry Do )Figure1of1John L. Bear, 82, died on Oct. 24, 2016, in Houston. “John was raised near Lampasas, Texas. In 1963, he joined the University of Houston, occupying an attic office and sharing laboratory space. Recently, his research focused on dirhodium and diruthenium complexes in unusual oxidation states. In 1975, John began a 17-year term as chair of the chemistry department, and in 1992, he was appointed dean of the College of Natural Sciences & Mathematics, a position that he retained for 18 years. Under John’s leadership, the college experienced phenomenal growth. John was passionate about student success and during his tenure as dean, he established several innovative programs to enhance undergraduate education.”—Randy Thummel, friend and colleague Most recent title: professor of chemistry, University of Houston Education: B.S., chemistry, Southwest Texas State University, 1955; Ph.D., chemistry, Texas Tech University, 1960 Survivors: wife, Gigi; daughter, Jane Anderson; and sons, Greg, Mark, Bryan, Adham, and Fahd AlfadliLeland L. Burger Leland Burger (Credit: Courtesy of the Burger family)Figure1of1Leland L. Burger, 98, died on Oct. 7, 2016, in Bellevue, Wash. “Lee was a very personable gentleman. He was an excellent researcher in inorganic and nuclear chemistry. Lee was always interested in the education of young people and taught night classes in chemistry at the Washington State University Tri-Cities campus. He consistently worked to make the ACS Richland Section successful in its endeavors.”—Richard Hermens, friend Most recent title: project manager, BattelleEducation: B.A., chemistry, University of Wyoming, 1939; Ph.D., inorganic chemistry, University of Washington, 1948Survivors: daughter, Virginia Burger Tracy; and son, JamesLatifah K. Darusman Latifah K. Darusman (Credit: Courtesy of Rudi Heryanto)Figure1of1Latifah K. Darusman, 63, died on Nov. 5, 2016, in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia. “Latifah was one of the founders of the chemistry department at Bogor Agricultural University in Indonesia. The department was established in 1983 with the support of professor Marion H. O’Leary, who later supervised Latifah when she took a nondegree course in chemistry in 1984 at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Latifah served as professor of chemistry and director of the Biopharmaca Research Center at Bogor Agricultural University from 1998 to 2014. Her love of analytical chemistry and herbal medicine materialized in her work on the development of bioanalytical and chemometrics methods for herbal standardization. Moreover, her compassionate nature, hard work, and empathy as a mentor are an inspiration for her junior colleagues.”— Rudi Heryanto, colleague Most recent title: professor of chemistry, Bogor Agricultural UniversityEducation: B.S., soil science, Bogor Agricultural University, 1976; Ph.D., biochemistry, Bogor Agricultural University, 1995Survivors: husband, Dudung; son, Huda; and three grandchildrenThonet C. Dauphiné Thonet Dauphiné (Credit: Stephen Dauphiné)Figure1of1Thonet C. Dauphiné, 103, died on Nov. 18, 2016, in Acton, Mass. “During his career, my dad worked for Standard Oil of California, Oronite Chemical, Hooker Chemical, Nease Chemical, Chemical Process Corp., and E. B. Badger Co. He was also CEO of his own consulting company, Design Enterprises, where he designed clean extraction of oil from shale via microwaves and operated a pilot plant in a remote part of Utah as a consultant to Badger, Raytheon, and Texaco. My parents were avid lifelong hikers, skiers, and sailors. On their 50th anniversary, the family climbed Mt. Washington. My parents were devoted readers, and each maintained a curiosity in life that took them on travels throughout the world.”—Stephen B. Dauphiné, son Most recent title: CEO, Design EnterprisesEducation: B.A., chemical engineering, MIT, 1935; Sc.D., chemical engineering, MIT, 1939Survivors: sons, T. Charles Jr., Richard, David, and StephenRobert H. Hauge Robert Hauge (Credit: Courtesy of Rice U. Archives)Figure1of1Robert H. Hauge, 77, died on March 17, 2016, in Houston. “Colleagues describe Bob as ‘creative, bold, resolute, optimistic, and friendly.’ A Wisconsin country boy, he was turned on to chemistry by his college mentor and inspired further by Leo Brewer of the University of California, Berkeley. As a postdoc at Rice University under John Margrave, Bob worked on fluorine chemistry. He later joined Richard Smalley’s group, adding experimental creativity to the exploding field of carbon nanotechnology. Bob was a prolific collaborator and mentor, and he loved technical arguments to advance scientific understanding. He completed his 50th year at Rice University in 2015. He loved his science and his students and actively attended group meetings until a week before his death.”—Wade Adams, friend and colleague Most recent title: Distinguished Faculty Fellow, Rice UniversityEducation: B.S., chemistry, Loras College, 1960; Ph.D., chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1965Survivors: step-daughter, Angie Gibson; and a step-granddaughterM. Ross Johnson M. Ross Johnson (Credit: Courtesy of Charlotte Johnson)Figure1of1M. Ross Johnson, 71, died on Oct. 17, 2016, in Chapel Hill, N.C. “M. Ross Johnson was most recently cochairman and cofounder of Parion Sciences. From 1995 to 1999, he was president, CEO, and CFO of Trimeris. From 1987 to 1994, he was vice president of chemistry at Glaxo and worked at Pfizer Central Research in Medicinal Chemistry from 1971 to 1987. In 1989, Johnson was named the first ever Distinguished Research Fellow in the Laboratory of Medicinal Chemistry in the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive & Kidney Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. For his many notable achievements, Johnson was inducted into the Medicinal Chemistry Hall of Fame in 2011. In 2012, he was named a Fellow of ACS.”— Thomas Crawford, friend Most recent title: cochairman and cofounder, Parion SciencesEducation: B.S., chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1967; Ph.D., organic chemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, 1970Survivors: wife, Charlotte; sons, Michael and Gregory; and six grandchildrenRollie J. Myers Rollie J. Myers Jr. (Credit: Courtesy of UC Berkeley )Figure1of1Rollie J. Myers Jr., 92, died on Sept. 12, 2016, in Berkeley, Calif. “Rollie will be remembered for his wit and generosity, as well as his intellect and his contributions to education and science. He was an ACS member for more than 60 years. He loved teaching and was deeply committed to his students, and he enjoyed working with his many colleagues in various endeavors in the scientific community. His presence is, and will be, deeply missed.”— Mary Myers, daughter-in-law Most recent title: emeritus professor of chemistry, University of California, BerkeleyEducation: B.S., chemistry, California Institute of Technology, 1947; Ph.D., chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1951Survivors: daughter, Adele; son, Keith; and two grandsonsJohn P. Oliver John P. Oliver (Credit: Courtesy of David Coleman )Figure1of1John P. Oliver, 82, died on Oct. 3, 2016, in Royal Oak, Mich. “John began his career at Wayne State University in 1951. He served as Ph.D. adviser to 38 students and published more than 120 peer-reviewed papers. His research focused on synthesis and characterization of organometallic compounds. He served as founding dean of the College of Science, associate dean of research and development, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, vice president for academic affairs, vice president for research, and director of the Institute for Manufacturing Research. Following retirement, he began authoring a comprehensive departmental history. He was a constant source of gentle advice and sage wisdom to chairs, deans, directors, and junior faculty.”— David M. Coleman, friend and colleague Most recent title: professor of chemistry, Wayne State UniversityEducation: B.A., chemistry, University of Oregon, 1956; Ph.D., inorganic chemistry, University of Washington, 1959Survivors: wife, Betty; daughter, Karen; sons, Roy and Gordon; and five grandchildrenDavid Straus David Straus (Credit: Courtesy of the Straus Family )Figure1of1David Straus, 84, died on June 11, 2015, in Gardiner, N.Y. “One of David Straus’s principal achievements was to apply his knowledge of chemistry to the nascent field of environmental science, beginning in the late 1960s. In addition to teaching biochemistry, he taught environmental science for 30 years. He maintained a leadership role in multiple community-based environmental organizations until his death in 2015. David represented the Mid-Hudson Section as the councilor for many years and attended all ACS national meetings.”—family of David Straus Most recent title: associate professor, State University of New York at New PaltzEducation: B.A., chemistry, Reed College, 1953; Ph.D., biochemistry, University of Chicago, 1960Survivors: wife, Harriett; daughter, Lisa; sons, Lee and David; and eight grandchildrenHenry F. (Hank) Whalen Henry F. (Hank) Whalen (Credit: Linda Wang/C&EN)Figure1of1Henry F. (Hank) Whalen, 81, died on Nov. 29, 2016, in Newtown Square, Pa. “During his 24 years at PQ Corp., Hank was part of the management team that grew the company from $50 million to more than $500 million in sales. Prior to joining PQ, he held various positions in business development at Rohm and Haas. Hank was a tireless advocate for the essential role of the chemical sciences in industrial and economic development. He served as chair of the ACS Board of Directors, and in 2002, the society created an award in his honor and named him the first recipient. The Henry F. Whalen Jr. Award celebrates excellence in business development and management in the chemical enterprise. An avid traveler, Hank had crisscrossed the globe, but his most cherished trips were to the Jersey shore where he enjoyed fishing and sunsets over the Strathmere Bay.”—family of Hank Whalen Most recent title: vice president, PQ Corp.Education: B.S., chemistry, Villanova University, 1958Survivors: wife, Barbara; daughters, Stacey Radich, Wendy Romano, and Jennifer Doyle; sons, Henry III and Joseph; and 10 grandchildren
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