Frank R. Mayo
| Frank R. Mayo | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 23, 1908 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died |
October 3, 1987 (aged 79) Menlo Park, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Institutions |
University of Chicago |
| Alma mater | University of Chicago |
| Doctoral advisor | Morris S. Kharasch[1] |
| Notable students | Joseph J. Katz[1] |
| Known for | Mayo–Lewis equation |
| Notable awards | 1967 ACS Award in Polymer Chemistry |
Frank R. Mayo (June 23, 1908 – October 30, 1987) was a research chemist who worked for a variety of companies and won the 1967 Award in Polymer Chemistry from the American Chemical Society due to his work on the Mayo–Lewis equation.[2][3][4]
Career
For an autobiographical account of the discovery of the peroxide effect see J. Chem. Educ., 63, 97-99(1986) and ref. 1 therein.
Awards and memberships
Mayo was involved in the Division of Polymer Chemistry (POLY) of the American Chemical Society (ACS), and was vice-chair in 1958 and chair in 1959, and also held the role of councilor from 1958 to 1960.[5] CS awarded Mayo the 1967 ACS Award in Polymer Chemistry; and in 1985, he received POLY's Distinguished Service Award.[6]
References
- 1 2 "Frank R. Mayo". Chemistry Tree. Academic Tree. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
- ↑ Gortler, Leon B (1981-01-21). "Frank R. Mayo". Chemical Heritage Foundation. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ "Oral history interview with Frank R. Mayo". ArchiveGrid. WorldCat. 1981-01-21. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ "Previous Years: Frank R. Mayo". Alumni Hall of Fame. SRI International. Retrieved 2013-06-06.
- ↑ "Officers 1951-2001 and Councilors". Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
- ↑ Jesse C.H. Hwa. "History of the Division of Polymer Chemistry, Inc., American Chemical Society 1951 - 1991 (Part II)". Division of Polymer Chemistry of the American Chemical Society. Retrieved 2013-06-08.