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John C. Light
Education: B.S., chemistry, Hamline
Sidney Cohen
John C. Light, 82, died on Jan. 18, 2016, in Nathrop, Colo.
University, 1937; Ph.D., chemistry, Johns Hopkins University, 1942 Survivors: sons, Bruce and Craig, and two grandchildren
Sidney Cohen, 88, died on June 10, 2016, in Grand Island, N.Y. “Sid was the discoverer of squaric acid, used today in medical and industrial applications. But I think his greatest contribution was as a professor of organic chemistry, inspiring students who years afterwards remembered his dedication. One of his students became a doctor of podiatry and was eternally grateful to Sid for making it possible for him to enter the medical profession. Sid took the time to work with his students and encouraged them. He was also active in the ACS Western New York chapter. An outdoorsman, he loved fishing, skiing, hiking, and mountain climbing. He was also a devotee of classical music.”—Lee Cohen, wife
Most recent title: chemistry professor, University at Buffalo, SUNY Education: B.S., chemistry, Northeastern University, 1953; M.S., organic chemistry, Tufts University, 1955; Ph.D., organic chemistry, University of Colorado, Boulder, 1960 Survivors: wife, Lee; sons, Ross and Morey; and two grandchildren
Claude I. Judd Claude I. Judd, 92, died on Oct. 17, 2016, in Woodruff, Wisc. “Claude began his career at Dow Chemical in 1957. From 1959 to 1975, he worked for Lakeside Laboratories, starting in pharmaceutical research and later becoming director of research. In 1976, he became vice president for drug development for Merrell Research Center, where he worked until he retired in 1986. Claude also loved spending time with his family, fishing, and watching his birds.”—family of Claude Judd
Most recent title: vice president, Merrell Dow Research Institute Education: B.S., University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1954; Ph.D., organic chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1957 Survivors: daughters, Carol and Kathy; sons, Tom, Mike, and Steve; and 11 grandchildren
“John Light was one of the first scientists to describe the dynamics of chemical reactions. The molecular beam experiments performed by physical chemists in the 1960s inspired him to understand chemical dynamics at a molecular scale. His development of theoretical and computational methods for determining reaction rates and related information is important for modeling combustion and atmospheric chemistry. John was an expert at developing numerical tools and algorithms. Many methods that came out of his research are still in common use decades later.”—family of John Light
Most recent title: professor emeritus, University of Chicago; editor, Journal of Chemical Physics Education: B.S., chemistry, Oberlin College, 1956; Ph.D., chemistry, Harvard University, 1960 Survivors: wife, Phyllis Kittel; sons, David, Robert, and Erik; and 10 grandchildren
Robert J. Morris Robert J. Morris, 53, died on Nov. 28, 2016, in Muncie, Ind. “After completing a postdoc at the University of California, Berkeley, Bob returned to his alma mater, Ball State University, as an assistant professor. Bob was tenured and later became chair of the chemistry department. After several years as chair, he accepted a position as associate provost for research and dean of the graduate school at Ball State University.”—Robert Sammelson, colleague at Ball State University
Most recent title: acting provost and ex-
Foil A. Miller
ecutive vice president for academic affairs, Ball State University Education: B.S., chemistry, Ball State University, 1986; Ph.D., inorganic chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1990 Survivors: wife, Sandy; daughter, Chelsea; and son, Jacob
Foil A. Miller, 100, died on Sept. 20, 2016, in Glenview, Ill.
Earle Van Heyningen
“Foil Miller’s research has been primarily in infrared and Raman spectroscopy and involved problems with vibrational assignments, as well as in molecular structure and bonding. He began work in Raman in 1939 and in infrared in 1941. He is also one of the few people to have seen conventional Raman lines with his naked eye. He may have held another record in his last years, being the world’s earliest Raman and infrared spectroscopist then living. Among Foil’s hobbies was collecting stamps dealing with chemistry and physics. In 1998, he and Edgar Heilbronner of Switzerland coauthored the book “A Philatelic Ramble through Chemistry,” which is regarded as the bible on the subject.”—family of Foil Miller
Earle Van Heyningen, 94, died on June 23, 2016, in Holland, Mich. “While earning his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois, Earle worked with the National Research & Development Corporation Antimalarial Program. From 1946 through 1985, he was with Eli Lilly & Co. Research Division holding positions from senior research chemist, research chemist, and director of several Lilly divisions. Earle was also interested in art and archaeology, participating in digs around the country. He and his wife, Dena, traveled extensively and were part of a team that set up a museum in Tunisia.”—family of Earle Van Heyningen
Most recent title: director of the biochemistry and physical chemistry research division, Eli Lilly & Co. Education: A.B., chemistry, Calvin College, 1943; Ph.D., organic chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 1946 Survivors: daughters, Carol, Mary, and Nancy; son, Louis; and seven grandchildren
Most recent title: University Professor and head of the spectroscopy laboratory, University of Pittsburgh
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