Background
Hanson, Alden Wade was born on June 19, 1910 in Jennings, Michigan, United States. Son of Yorgan and Goldie (Fairchilds) Hanson.
Hanson, Alden Wade was born on June 19, 1910 in Jennings, Michigan, United States. Son of Yorgan and Goldie (Fairchilds) Hanson.
Bachelor of Science, Alma College, 1934. Doctor of Science (honorary), Alma College, 1980.
Chemist Dow Chemical Company, Midland, Michigan, 1934-1939, project leader, 1939-1941, group leader, 1941-1954, director nuclear and basic research laboratory, 1954-1973. Consultant, director Hanson Industries Inc., since 1970, Alden Laboratories, Midland, since 1980.
Board regents University California, Livermore, 1956-1962. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society for Testing and Materials, American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi. Clubs: Midland Country.
Otsego Ski; Hidden Valley (Gaylord, Michigan).
Married Helen Laurine Bennett, February 22, 1930. Children: Peter W., Helen Laurine, Chris Alden, Alden Bennett.