Herman T. Briscoe

Herman Thompson Briscoe (1893–1960) was an American chemist and professor. Indiana University has a professorship and a dormitory named after him, honoring his contributions.^[1]

Early life and education

Herman T. Briscoe, born in 1893 in Indiana, started as a teacher before earning a chemistry degree in 1917. He briefly served in the U.S. Army and worked as a research chemist. He taught at various schools and eventually earned an advanced degree from Indiana University in 1924. He married Orah Elberta Briscoe in 1928, and they had four children.^[2]

References

↑ "Vol. 71 (1961)". journals.iupui.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-15. {{cite web}}: Text "Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science" ignored (help)
↑ Day, H. G. (1997-01-01). "HERMAN T. BRISCOE (1893-1960): A SUPERIOR ROLE MODEL IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIONEDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION". Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science. 106 (1–2): 113–134. ISSN 2380-7717.

[1] "Vol. 71 (1961)". journals.iupui.edu. Retrieved 2023-09-15. {{cite web}}: Text "Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science" ignored (help)

[2] Day, H. G. (1997-01-01). "HERMAN T. BRISCOE (1893-1960): A SUPERIOR ROLE MODEL IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIONEDUCATION AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATION". Proceedings of the Indiana Academy of Science. 106 (1–2): 113–134. ISSN 2380-7717.

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