Background
Nixon, Alan Charles was born on October 10, 1908 in Workington, England.
Nixon, Alan Charles was born on October 10, 1908 in Workington, England.
Bachelor of Science, University Saskatchewan, 1929. Master of Science, University Saskatchewan, 1931. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University California-Berkeley, 1934.
Instructor chemistry, University of California, 1934-1936; research associate, University of California, 1936-1937, 72—; research chemist, Shell Development Company, Emeryville, California, 1937-1954; research supervisor, Shell Development Company, 1954-1970; consultant, Shell Development Company, since 1970; secretary, Calsec Cons., Inc., Berkeley, California, 1979-1983; president, Calsec Cons., Inc., Berkeley, California, since 1982.
Moderator Arlington Community Church, United Church of Christ, 1980. Board directors Northern California Conference United Church of Christ, 1981-1986. Chairman Council of Scientific Society President, 1973-1974, executive board, 1973-1978.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Institute Chemists. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, American Chemical Society (president 1973, board directors 1972-1978, councillor, Henry A. Hill award 1984, Peterson award, California section 1989, feature editor publication Vortex of California section), Combustion Institute, Catalysis Society, American Association Retired Persons, Committee Concerned Scientists (advisory board since 1989), Friends of Earth, Committee Against Government Waste, Sierra Club, United States English Handgun Control, Union of Concerned Scientists, American Aging Association, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Alpha Chi Sigma.
Married; 2 children.