Background
Heyn, Arno Harry Albert was born on October 6, 1918 in Breslau, Germany. Son of Myron and Margarete M.E.C. (Cierpinski) Heyn.
Heyn, Arno Harry Albert was born on October 6, 1918 in Breslau, Germany. Son of Myron and Margarete M.E.C. (Cierpinski) Heyn.
Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1940; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1941; Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1944.
Experimental chemist, Sun Oil Corporation, Norwood, Pennsylvania, 1944-1947;
from instructor to professor of chemistry, Boston University, 1947-1984;
professor emeritus, Boston University, 1984. Visiting scientist Brookhaven National Laboratory, summers 1954-1956. Academic guest Eidg. Technology Hochschule, Zurich, 1965, Gesellschaft F. Kernforschung, Karlsruhe, 1973, 80, 81, 82, Landesanst.
F. Wasserbiologie, Vienna, 1973. Science adviser Boston District United States Food and Drug Administration, 1967-1972.
Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Chemical Society (councilor 1967-1997, alternate councilor 1998—2003, chairman council committee on constitution and bylaws 1983-1985, council policy committee 1986-1991, vice-chairman 1987-1988, committee on committees 1992-1994, Henry Hill award Northeast section 1986, editor Nucleus 1989—2003), American Association of University Professors (treasurer Boston University chapter 1979-1983), Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Sub Sig Outing Club (Boston).
Married Helen A. Pielemeier, March 14, 1942. Children: Evan A., Margaret L., Robert E.