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Neil Gordon
Born(1886-10-07)October 7, 1886
New York, U.S.
DiedMay 30, 1949(1949-05-30) (aged 62)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Alma mater
Known for
Scientific career
Fields
Institutions
Goucher College (1917–1919)
University of Maryland (1919–1928)
Johns Hopkins University (1928–1936)
Central College in Missouri (1936-1942)
Wayne State University (1942–1947)
Thesis The Solubility of Liquids in Liquids. The Partition of the Lower Acids between Water and Cottonseed Oil. Also the Partition of Formic Acid between Water and Various Organic Compounds.  (1917[1])

Neil Elbridge Gordon (October 7, 1886 – May 30, 1949)[2] was an American chemist and educator. He is known for founding the Journal of Chemical Education (c. 1924) and establishing the Gordon Research Conferences (c. 1931).[2] He held several Chair positions spanning his time at the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, Central College in Missouri, and Wayne State University.

References

  1. ^ Report of the President of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Johns Hopkins Press. 1917. p. 157.
  2. ^ a b "Journal History: Guiding the Journal of Chemical Education". Journal of Chemical Education. 75 (11): 1373–1380. 1998. Bibcode:1998JChEd..75.1373.. doi:10.1021/ed075p1373.