Background
Durand, Edward Allen was born on December 20, 1919 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edward J. and Gladys (Gamache) Durand.
Chemical research and development engineer
Durand, Edward Allen was born on December 20, 1919 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. Son of Edward J. and Gladys (Gamache) Durand.
Bachelor of Science summa cum laude, St. Mary's College, Winona, Minnesota, 1941. Master of Science in Chemistry, Creighton University, Omaha, 1943. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry & Chemical Engineering, University Wisconsin, 1950.
Chemist, Martin-Nebraska Aircraft Corporation, Omaha, 1943-1945; associate inorganic chemist, Armour Research Foundation name now Illinois Institute Technology Research Foundation, Chicago, 1945-1946; research engineer, Alcoa Aluminum Research laboratories, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, 1949-1950; senior chemist, Ekco Products, Center Research and Development Laboratory, Chicago, 1951-1962; staff chemist General Products Division, International Business Machines Corporation Corporation, Endicott, New York, 1962-1966; senior editor, American Society Metals (name now American Society for Microbiology International), Metals Park, Ohio., 1966-1976; research manager, Empire Plating Corporation, Cleveland, 1977-1982; engineering manager, Technology Superior vena cava syndrome Company, Solon, Ohio., since 1983. Expert technical witness in patent litigation, 1961-1962.
Charter member Ridgewood High School District Board Education, Cook County, Illinois, 1958-1961. Chairman Council Homeowner Groups Norwood Park Township, Illinois, 1955-1959. Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society (section officer 1962-1965, member emeritus), American Society Metals International (senior editor Metals Handbook), American Electroplating and Metal Finishing Society (branch officer 1963-1966, award 1977), United States Chess Federation, Sigma Xi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Delta Epsilon Sigma.
Married Katherine Mary Newman, October 29, 1949. Children: Edward J., Paul J., Ruth K., Carol J., Mary T.