Herman T. Briscoe
Herman Thompson Briscoe (1893–1960) was an American chemist and professor. Indiana University has a professorship and a dormitory named after him, honoring his contributions.[1]
Early life and education
Herman T. Briscoe, born in 1893 in Indiana, started as a teacher before earning a chemistry degree in 1917. He briefly served in the U.S. Army and worked as a research chemist. He taught at various schools and eventually earned an advanced degree from Indiana University in 1924. He married Orah Elberta Briscoe in 1928, and they had four children.[2]
References
- ↑ Vol. 71 (1961) (in en-US). journals.iupui.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- ↑ Day, H. G.. HERMAN T. BRISCOE (1893-1960): A SUPERIOR ROLE MODEL IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIONEDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION (in en). Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science 106 (1-2) (1997-01-01). p. 113–134.