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Charles Richard Saunders

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Charles Richard Saunders
Born1902
Died1981(1981-00-00) (aged 78–79)
EducationAuburn University, University of Nebraska
Scientific career
InstitutionsLafayette College, Auburn University, DuPont Co.

Charles Richard Saunders (1902 –1981) was an American chemist.

Early life and education

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He grew up in Pensacola, Florida.[1] Charles Saunders obtained a Bachelor of Science in chemistry in 1923 and a Master of Science in chemistry in 1925 both at Auburn University. He then went on to get a doctorate in chemistry at the University of Nebraska.[2][3]

Career

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In 1925, he began teaching at Lafayette College. After graduating from the University of Nebraska, he started working for the Dupont Company until 1932 when he started working for Alabama Polytechnic Institute (API). AT API, he became part of the chemistry faculty.[1] He was appointed dean of the School of Chemistry in 1950 until 1968.[2][3] He would go on to continue to teach until retiring on September 1, 1971. He also acted as the Stae Chemist for Alabama for more than 20 years.[1]

Death and legacy

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The Alabama State Legislature named the chemistry building at the Science Center on Auburn campus after him.[1][2]

He died in 1981.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "ABOUT". CRS Institute. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "History of COSAM". Auburn University COSAM. Retrieved 5 July 2025.
  3. ^ a b c "Charles Richard Saunders". Auburn University. Retrieved 5 July 2025.