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Norman Hackerman

American chemist (1912-2007) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 95

Norman Hackerman was an American chemist, professor, and academic administrator who served as the 18th President of the University of Texas at Austin (1967-1970) and later as the 4th President of Rice University (1970-1985). He was an internationally known expert in metal corrosion.

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2007Died16 June 20071993National Medal of ScienceAwardVannevar Bush AwardAward1987Charles Lathrop Parsons AwardAwardPhilip Hauge Abelson PrizeAward1984Edward Goodrich Acheson AwardAward1978American Institute of Chemists Gold MedalAward1965Olin Palladium AwardAward1912Born2 March 1912

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National Medal of Science1993
Vannevar Bush Award1993
Charles Lathrop Parsons Award1987
Philip Hauge Abelson Prize1987
Edward Goodrich Acheson Award1984
American Institute of Chemists Gold Medal1978
Olin Palladium Award1965

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2007 · aged 95