Donald Laverne Katz

Background

Katz, Donald Laverne was born on August 1, 1907 in near Jackson, Michigan, United States. Son of Gottlieb and Lucy (Schnackenberg) Katz.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Michigan, 1931; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1932; Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1933.

Career

Research engineer, Phillips Petroleum Company, Bartlesville, Oklahoma, 1933-1936; assistant professor chemical engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1936-1942; associate professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1942-1943; professor, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1943-1966; Alfred H. White university professor chemical engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1966-1977; professor emeritus, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1977-1989; department chairman chemical and metallurgical engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1951-1962. Construction engineering, from 1936. Member science advisory board Environmental Protection Agency, 1976-1979.

Politics

The state should not use its authority to promote any particular religious belief. It should allow people practice their own religious convictions.

Views

One may feel driven by urges such as anger, lust or greed. If anybody is willing to be open to the Holy Spirit, God helps to resist evil and to live life to the full.

Membership

Trustee Ann Arbor Public Schools, president of the board of trustees, 1953-1956. Trustee Engineering Index, 1966-1972. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Nuclear Society, American Institute Chemical Engineers (director 1955-1957, vice president 1958, president 1959, secretary commission engineering education 1962-1964, Eminent Chemical Engineer 1983).

Member American Chemical Society, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgy, and Petroleum Engineers (honorary member 1986, Lucas medal 1979), American Society of Mechanical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, American Gas Association (Gas Industry Research award 1977), American Association Petroleum Geologists, Ann Arbor CouncilChs. (president 1944-1946), National Society Professional Engineers, National Academy Science (chairman United States Coast Guard commission on hazardous materials 1964-1972, 77-79, member science and technical communications committee 1967-1969, Chairman of Commission air quality and power plantemissions 1974-1975), Engineers Council Professional Development (director, member Executive Committee 1959-1965), EDUCOM ( chairman of the board of trustees 1969-1972, chairman council 1971-1972), National Academy Engineering, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Lambda Upsilon (honorary), Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Chi Sigma.

Connections

Married Lila Maxine Crull, September 17, 1932 (deceased 1965). Children: Marvin LaVerne, Linda Maxine. Married Elizabeth Harwood Correll, November 26, 1965.

Stepchildren: Richard, Steven, Jonathan H.

Father:

Gottlieb Katz

Mother:

Lucy (Schnackenberg) Katz

Spouse:

Lila Maxine Crull

Spouse:

Elizabeth Harwood Correll

child:

Steven Katz

child:

Jonathan H. Katz

child:

Marvin LaVerne Katz

child:

Richard Katz

child:

Linda Maxine Katz