American chemist, professor, and university President (1912 – 2007)
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
(1912-03-02)March 2, 1912 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Died
June 16, 2007(2007-06-16) (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
Johns Hopkins University
Loyola College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
University of Texas at Austin
Rice University
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.
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