Dean S. Tarbell

Dean Stanley Tarbell (October 19, 1913 – May 26, 1999) was an American chemist. [1] [2] [3] Tarbell was notable for his research of detection methods of chemical warfare agents including mustard gas during World War II,[2][3] discovery of new types of organic chemicals, including mixed carboxylic-carbonic anhydrides,[1] synthesis of anti-malarial drugs,[1][3] Tarbell was chairman of the chemistry department at University of Rochester, [3][4] Charles Fredrick Houghton professor of Chemistry [3][4][5] a member of the National Academy of Sciences,[1][2][3] a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences,[1] a recipient of Dexter Award of the Division of the History of Chemistry of the American Chemical Society[1][2] a recipient of Charles Holmes Herty Medal, the American Chemical Society,[3] a distinguished professor at Vanderbilt University.[2][3] The National Academy of Sciences said that Tarbell "had a distinguished career in research and teaching in organic chemistry".[1]

Life and career

• 1913: born in Hancock, New Hampshire[3]
• 1934: graduated from Harvard University[3]
• 1937: receiving Ph.D. from Harvard University[3]
• 1946-1947 Guggenheim fellowship, Oxford University[3]
• 1959: election to the National Academy of Sciences[3]
• 1960 Charles Fredrick Houghton professor of Chemistry, University of Rochester[3]
• 1964 Chairman of the Department of Chemistry, University of Rochester[3]
• 1967 Distinguished Professor, Vanderbilt University[3]
• 1973 Charles Holmes Herty Medal, the American Chemical Society[3]
• 1989 the American Chemical Society’s Dexter Award[3]

References

1. National Academies Press:Biographical Memoirs:Dean Stanley Tarbell;By Nelson J. Leonard
2. Vanderbuilt University: Chemistry professor emeritus Dean Stanley Tarbell dies May 26
3. University of Illinois:Dean Stanley Tarbell
4. New York Times:Rochester U. Chemistry Head;February 23, 1964
5. New York Times:Rochester U. Fills Post;December 28, 1960