Background
Schaeffer, George W. was born on December 12, 1917 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of George W. and Catherine M. (Carroll) Schaeffer.
Schaeffer, George W. was born on December 12, 1917 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of George W. and Catherine M. (Carroll) Schaeffer.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Central Young Men's Christian Association College, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1946.
Assistant in chemistry at University of Chicago, 1942, instructor, 1942-1947, assistant professor, 1947-1949, with metallurgical laboratory, 1942-1945. Acting assistant professor Stanford, 1947. Associate professor of chemistry Saint Louis University, 1949-1953, professor, since 1953, director department, since 1949.
Chemist, radiation laboratory University of California, summer 1956.
Fellow American Institute of Chemists. Member of America Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association University Professors, Sigma Xi, Alpha Phi Omega.
Married Rita Ann Mulhern, June 14, 1947. Children: Daniel, Monica, Maria, Dominic, Benet.