Theodore L. Cairns
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Theodore L. Cairns (July 20, 1914 — September 26, 1994) was an American chemist, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, a research scientist at DuPont Central Research, known for his contributions to U.S. scientific policy and applications of chemistry. [1] [2] Cairns was the director of the Central Research Department of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company.[3] He was also the chair of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Technology of the National Research Council, on President Richard Nixon's Science Policy Task Force and Nixon's Science Advisory Committee.[2]
Awards and distinctions
- The City of Wilmington's Outstanding Citizen Award, 1963[2]
- The American Chemical Society Award for Creative Work in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 1968[2]
- SOCMA (Society of Chemical Manufacturers Association) Medal for Creative Research in Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 1968[2]
- Honorary Doctor of Laws degree, University of Alberta, 1970[2][4]
- Perkin Medal, American section of the Society of Chemical Industry, 1973[2][5]
- Elliott Cresson Medal, The Franklin Institute, 1974[2][6]
Notable government assignments
- The Delaware Governor's Council on Science and Technology, 1969-72[2]
- President Nixon's Science Policy Task Force, 1969[2]
- The President's Science Advisory Committee, 1970-73[2]
- The President's Committee on the National Medal of Science, 1974-75[2]
- The Polytechnic Institute of New York Advisory Council for Chemistry, 1976-78[2]
References
- ↑ National Academies Press:Theodore L. Cairns Organic Syntheses
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 Theodore L. Cairns, By Blaine C. McKusick
- ↑ Science and the White House: Support Is Growing for Restoration of a Top-Level Voice to Define Policy; Set Up by Eisenhower No Yin and Yang'. Field Investigations Another Approach, By WALTER SULLIVAN, June 11, 1974
- ↑ University of Alberta:Past Honorary Degree Recipients
- ↑ Perkin Medal
- ↑ 1974 Awards by The Franklin Institute, The Elliott Cresson medal, Theodore L. Cairns, Director, Robert H. Dickie, Cyrus Fogg Brackett Professor of Physics, Bruno B. Rossi, A.J. Haagen-Smith, Professor Emeritus
