Background
Hanson, Donald Norman was born on August 3, 1918 in Minooka, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles M. and Nellie K. (Pope) Hanson.
Hanson, Donald Norman was born on August 3, 1918 in Minooka, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles M. and Nellie K. (Pope) Hanson.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1940. Master of Science, University Wisconsin, 1941. Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, 1943.
Member faculty University Wisconsin, 1943-1944, Kansas State University, 1946. Engineer Shell Development Company, 1944-1946. Member faculty University California, Berkeley, 1947—1987, professor chemical engineering, 1958—1987, professor emeritus, 1987—2007, chairman department, 1963-1967.
Visiting professor University Philippines, 1956-1958.
Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi, Delta Sigma Phi, Alpha Chi Sigma, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Sarah L. Hartman, November 6, 1943. Children: Charles Hartman, David Frederick, Kristin Annual.