Roger Adams

Roger Adams (January 2, 1889 – July 6, 1971) was an American organic chemist. He is best-known for the eponymous Adams' catalyst, but also greatly influenced graduate education in America, taught over 250 Ph.D. students and postgraduate students, and served the U.S. as a scientist at the highest levels during World War I and World War II. Adams was born in Boston, Massachusetts and grew up in a prosperous neighborhood in South Boston, the last ch... more

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  • Jan 2, 1889

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  • Jul 6, 1971 (age 82 years)

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Year Award Notes/Description
  • 1946
  • 1964
  • For superb contributions [to chemistry] as a scientist, teacher and imaginative leader in furthering the constructive interaction of academic and industrial scientists.
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