Neil Gordon

Neil Elbridge Gordon (October 7, 1886 – May 30, 1949)[2] was an American chemist and educator. He is known for founding the Journal of Chemical Education (c. 1924) and establishing the Gordon Research Conferences (c. 1931).[2] He held several Chair positions spanning his time at the University of Maryland, Johns Hopkins University, Central College in Missouri, and Wayne State University.

For the paediatric neurologist, see Neil Gordon (paediatrician).

Neil Gordon
Born	(1886-10-07)October 7, 1886 New York, U.S.
Died	May 30, 1949(1949-05-30) (aged 62) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality	American
Alma mater	Syracuse University Johns Hopkins University
Known for	Gordon Research Conferences Journal of Chemical Education ACS Division of Chemical Education
Scientific career
Fields	Chemical education Physical chemistry
Institutions	Goucher College (1917–1919) University of Maryland (1919–1928) Johns Hopkins University (1928–1936) Central College in Missouri (1936-1942) Wayne State University (1942–1947)
Thesis	The Solubility of Liquids in Liquids. The Partition of the Lower Acids between Water and Cottonseed Oil. Also the Partition of Formic Acid between Water and Various Organic Compounds. (1917[1])

References

1. Report of the President of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Johns Hopkins Press. 1917. p. 157.
2. "Journal History: Guiding the Journal of Chemical Education". Journal of Chemical Education. 75: 1373–1380. 1998. Bibcode:1998JChEd..75.1373.. doi:10.1021/ed075p1373.