Background
Atkinson, Gordon was born on August 29, 1930 in Brooklyn. Son of John and Margaret (Barrie) Atkinson.
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Reactions and reason;: An introuductory chemistry module,
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Gordon Atkinson
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Gordon Atkinson, American Chemistry educator. Recipient Excellence in Teaching award University Maryland., 1963, Regent's award for research U. Oklahoma, 1983. Fellow New York Academy Science, American Institute Chemists; member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Kappa Sigma.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Lehigh University, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, Iowa State University, 1956.
Career
Instr chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1957-1961; assistant professor, U. Maryland., College Park, 1961-1964; associate professor, U. Maryland., College Park, 1964-1967; professor, U. Maryland., College Park, 1967-1971; professor of chemistry, U. Oklahoma, Norman, since 1971; department chairman chemistry, U. Oklahoma, 1971-1974; dean, Graduate College, 1974-1979; vice provost for research administration, Graduate College, 1974-1979. Consultant in field; Fulbright professor Copenhagen U., 1967-1968.
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Fellow New York Academy Science, American Institute Chemists. Member American Chemical Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Association of University Professors, Sigma Xi, Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Kappa Sigma.
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Married Betty Lou Dilmore, April 1, 1976;children: Alan Gordon, Gwyneth, Valerie.
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Political Party
Democrat