Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 1998, 37, 3799
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EDITORIAL It is with deep regret that I must inform our readers of the death of Jerome A. Seiner on July 21, 1998, following a battle with pancreatic cancer. Jerry served as Senior Editor of Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. since its inception as a monthly journal in 1987. Prior to that he served as Editor of the quarterly journal Ind. Eng. Chem. Prod. Res. Dev. from 1978 until it was merged with the other two quarterlies, to form the current monthly journal. Jerry received a degree in Chemical Engineering in 1954 from what is now Carnegie Mellon University. He joined PPG Industries directly after graduation where he worked until his retirement on June 1, 1998, with the exception of two interruptions. He spent 2 years of service with the Army Chemical Corp. and the 1968-69 academic year conducting polymer research at Case Western Reserve University. Jerry was an inventor or co-inventor for more than 80 U.S. patents during his distinguished 42-year career at PPG Industries. He was appointed Manager of Resin Products in 1970 and Director of Advanced Coatings Research in 1984. He was named Corporate Fellow and a member of the PPG Collegium, the company’s highest scientific recognition, in 1994. He was involved in the development of numerous commercial products including gas barrier coatings, fireprotective mastics, beverage can spray liners, latex vinyl chloride copolymers for wood primers, and others. Jerry was involved in numerous professional activities. He was a strong advocate of his alma mater and has served on the industrial advisory board of the graduate program in Colloids, Polymers, and Surfaces (CPS Program) at Carnegie Mellon University since the program began 25 years ago. He was an active member of the American Chemical Society with, of course, his most visible service being almost 20 years as an Editor of two versions of Ind. Eng. Chem. He was a strong supporter for the journal and cultivated effective relationships with many authors and reviewers. He brought a valuable industrial perspective, especially in the area of commercial products, to our editorial team that literally cannot be replaced in today’s environment. We will fondly remember his infectious enthusiasm and sorely miss his advice and council. Jerry is survived by his wife, four children, and seven grandchildren. We invite authors who wish to express some remembrance of Jerry Seiner to add a suitable dedication to their next submitted manuscript. I am pleased to announce that Professor David T. Allen of the The University of Texas at Austin has been appointed Associate Editor, effective immediately, to fill the position caused by the death of our friend and colleague. Donald R. Paul Editor In Memory of Jerome A. Seiner 1932-1998 IE9805436
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