Donald Hornig
American chemist and university president (1920–2013) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Donald Frederick Hornig (March 17, 1920 – January 21, 2013) was an American chemist, explosives expert, teacher and presidential science advisor. He served as president of Brown University from 1970 to 1976.
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Donald Hornig | |
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14th President of Brown University | |
In office 1970–1976 | |
Preceded by | Ray Heffner |
Succeeded by | Howard Swearer |
Director of the Office of Science and Technology | |
In office January 24, 1964 – January 20, 1969 | |
President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | Jerome Wiesner |
Succeeded by | Lee DuBridge |
Personal details | |
Born | Donald Frederick Hornig (1920-08-17)August 17, 1920 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | January 21, 2013(2013-01-21) (aged 92) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Education | Harvard University (BS, MS, PhD) |
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