Background
Howell, Barbara Fennema was born on December 18, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Nick and Fern Alma (First) Fennema.
Howell, Barbara Fennema was born on December 18, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Nick and Fern Alma (First) Fennema.
Bachelor, University of Minnesota, 1946; Master of Science, Kansas State University, 1949; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Missouri, 1964.
Assistant professor, Kansas State College of Emporia, 1964-1969; postdoctoral fellow, U. Missouri, Rolla, 1969-1971; research chemist, National Institute Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Maryland., 1971-1987; materials engineer, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Annapolis, Maryland., 1987-1996.
Member American Chemical Society (councilor 1983-1997).
Married Wilbur Alexander Howell, June 29, 1946. Children: Susan Barbara, Gary Wilbur, Michael Owen.