Background
Loughran, Gerard Andrew was born on September 10, 1918 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of George Andrew and Harriet Willhelmenia (Reiss) Loughran.
polymer scientist chemistry consultant
Loughran, Gerard Andrew was born on September 10, 1918 in Mount Vernon, New York, United States. Son of George Andrew and Harriet Willhelmenia (Reiss) Loughran.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Fordham University, 1941; Master of Science in Chemistry, New York University, 1948.
Analytical chemist, New York Quinine & Chemical Works, Brooklyn, 1941-1943; graduate assistant chemistry, Fordham University, Bronx, New York, 1943-1944; research chemist, American Cyanamid Company, Stamford, Connecticut, 1946-1956; research chemist, R.T. Vanderbilt Company, East Norwalk, Connecticut, 1956-1959; research scientist, United States Air Force Materials Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio., 1960-1986; consultant, Kettering, Ohio., since 1986. Consultant Universal Technology Corporation, Dayton, Ohio, 1989. Presenter in field.
With United States Navy, 1944-1946. Fellow American Institute Chemists (professional chemist accredited). Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society (Dayton section, polymeric materials division, science and engineering division, polymer chemistry division, rubber division), National Association Retired Federal Employees, New York Academy Scis, American Legion.
Married Kathleen Pearse O'Connor, August 11, 1945. Children: Maura, Kathleen, Gerard Junior, Judith Annual.