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.

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.

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.