Background
Griffin, Claibourne Eugene was born on October 15, 1929 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of Claibourne Eugene and Virginia (Perry) Griffin.
university dean chemistry educator
Griffin, Claibourne Eugene was born on October 15, 1929 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, United States. Son of Claibourne Eugene and Virginia (Perry) Griffin.
Student, Phillips Andover Academy, 1946-1947; Bachelor of Arts, Princeton, 1951; Master of Sciences, University Virginia, 1953; Doctor of Philosophy, University Virginia, 1955.
United States Public Health Service fellow, Cambridge U., 1955-1957; instructor, U. Pittsburgh, 1957-1958; assistant professor, U. Pittsburgh, 1958-1962; associate professor, U. Pittsburgh, 1962-1966; professor department chemistry, U. Pittsburgh, 1966-1969; adjunct senior fellow, Mellon Institute, 1966-1969; professor, department chairman chemistry, U. Toledo, 1969-1974; dean graduate studies and research, professor of chemistry, U. Akron, 1974-1977; dean arts and science, professor of chemistry, U. Akron, since 1977; associate vice president for research and graduate studies, U. Akron, since 1991. Adjunct professor of chemistry Bowling Green State University, 1973-1974. Consultant Stauffer Chemical Company, 1962-1982.
Member Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon. M C.
Married Dorthella L. McArthur, June 14, 1972.