Norman Hackerman | |
|---|---|
 Hackerman in 1985 | |
| 18th President of the University of Texas at Austin | |
| In office 1967–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Harry Ransom |
| Succeeded by | Bryce Jordan |
| 4th President of Rice University | |
| In office 1970–1985 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth Pitzer |
| Succeeded by | George Rupp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1912 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | June 16, 2007 (aged 95) Temple, Texas, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Gene Coulbourn (she died in 2002) |
| Children | three daughters and one son |
| Occupation | Chemist, teacher, researcher, university president |
| Known for | Electrochemistry of oxidation[1] |
| Awards | Vannevar Bush Award (1993) National Medal of Science (1993) |
| Alma mater | Johns Hopkins University |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Chemistry |
| Institutions | |
| Thesis | A study of the effect of solvent and concentration on the molecular weight of sulfur monochloride (1935) |
| Doctoral advisor | Walter Albert Patrick |
Norman Hackerman (March 2, 1912 – June 16, 2007) was an American chemist, professor, and academic administrator who served as the 18th President of the University of Texas at Austin (1967–1970)[2] and later as the 4th President of Rice University (1970–1985).[3] He was an internationally known expert in metal corrosion.[4]
- ^ Hevesi, Dennis (23 June 2007). "Norman Hackerman, 95, Chemist and Former University President, is Dead". The New York Times.
- ^ "Norman Hackerman | Office of the President | The University of Texas at Austin". president.utexas.edu. 11 January 2016. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ^ "Former Rice University President Norman Hackerman dies at age 95". news.rice.edu. Retrieved 2018-08-05.
- ^ "ECS Masters Series: Norman Hackerman".