Charles Richard Saunders
Charles Richard Saunders | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1902 |
| Died | 1981 (aged 78–79) |
| Education | Auburn University, University of Nebraska |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | Lafayette College, Auburn University, DuPont Co. |
Charles Richard Saunders (1902 –1981) was an American chemist.
Early life and education
He grew up in Pensacola, Florida.[1] Charles Saunders obtained a Bachelor of Science in chemistry in 1923 and a Master of Science in chemistry in 1925 both at Auburn University. He then went on to get a doctorate in chemistry at the University of Nebraska.[2][3]
Career
In 1925, he began teaching at Lafayette College. After graduating from the University of Nebraska, he started working for the Dupont Company until 1932 when he started working for Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API). AT API, he became part of the chemistry faculty.[1] He was appointed dean of the School of Chemistry in 1950 until 1968.[2][3] He would go on to continue to teach until retiring on September 1, 1971. He also acted as the Stae Chemist for Alabama for more than 20 years.[1]
Death and legacy
The Alabama State Legislature named the chemistry building at the Science Center on Auburn campus after him.[1][2]
He died in 1981.[3]
