Bruce Chalmers (October 15, 1907 – May 25, 1990) was a British-born and educated physicist, a metallurgy professor at Harvard University, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, an editor in chief of Progress in Materials Science, master of John Winthrop House at Harvard University. [1] [2] An award has been established in his name - the Bruce Chalmers Award by the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society.[3][2] The National Academies Press said that he had "a notable career as a scientist, educator and editor".[2] Harvard University called him "an authority in the field of metallurgy".[4]
Bruce Chalmers | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 15, 1907 |
| Died | May 25, 1990 (aged 82) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Physics |
His brother was the notable British atmospheric physicist, John Alan Chalmers (1904-1967).
Awards and Distinctions
edit- the Saveur Award from the American Society of Metals[2]
- the Clamer Medal from the Franklin Institute[2]
- member of the National Academy of Sciences (1975)[2]
- fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[2]
References
edit- ^ The New York Times: Bruce Chalmers, 82, Metallurgy Professor, Published: May 28, 1990
- ^ a b c d e f g National Academies Press:Biographical memoirs, V.76, by David Turnbull
- ^ "the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society: the Bruce Chalmers Award". Archived from the original on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2011-12-24.
- ^ The Harvard Crimson, Bruce Chalmers, Faculty Profile