Ralph Connor (scientist)
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Ralph Connor was a chemist
who was awarded the Priestley Medal
of the American Chemical Society
in 1967. Connor is most known for his research in organic chemistry, catalysis, synthesis, explosives, and reaction mechanisms. Connor served as a division chief on the National Defense Research Committee
in World War II
, and received many honors including Great Britain’s Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom, and the Gold Medal of the American Institute of Chemists, among others.
Chemist
A chemist is a scientist trained in the study of chemistry. Chemists study the composition of matter and its properties such as density and acidity. Chemists carefully describe the properties they study in terms of quantities, with detail on the level of molecules and their component atoms...
who was awarded the Priestley Medal
Priestley Medal
The Priestley Medal is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry. Established in 1922, the award is named after Joseph Priestley, the discoverer of oxygen who immigrated to the United States of America in 1794...
of the American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has more than 161,000 members at all degree-levels and in all fields of chemistry, chemical...
in 1967. Connor is most known for his research in organic chemistry, catalysis, synthesis, explosives, and reaction mechanisms. Connor served as a division chief on the National Defense Research Committee
National Defense Research Committee
The National Defense Research Committee was an organization created "to coordinate, supervise, and conduct scientific research on the problems underlying the development, production, and use of mechanisms and devices of warfare" in the United States from June 27, 1940 until June 28, 1941...
in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
, and received many honors including Great Britain’s Medal for Service in the Cause of Freedom, and the Gold Medal of the American Institute of Chemists, among others.