George W. Watt

Dr. George W. Watt (January 8, 1911 – March 29, 1980) was an American chemist who participated in the Manhattan Project.[1] [2]

Life

Watt was born in Bellaire, Ohio on January 8, 1911. He received his degrees at Ohio State University: BA (1931), MS (1933), and PhD (1935).[2] Watt joined the faculty of University of Texas, Austin in 1937, advanced through academic ranks, and served as a professor from 1947 until 1978, when he was given emeritus status.[2] During the years of 1943-45, he was on leave from the university as he worked on the Manhattan Project, as both a group leader and associate section chief on the Plutonium Project.[2]

References

  1. ↑ New York Times:GEORGE WATT DIES; WORKED ON A-BOMB; Chemist Was in Manhattan Project That Enabled U.S. to Develop Atomic Weapons in 1945 Worked on Hydrogen Bomb Held Several Patents;April 02, 1980
  2. 1 2 3 4 University of Texas, Austin;IN MEMORIAM;GEORGE WILLARD WATT
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