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Essien, Isang Okon was born on September 4, 1950 in Ikot Udoabia, Etinan, Nigeria. Son of Okon Robert and Alice (Arthur) Essien.
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Isang Okon Essien
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Isang Okon Essien, Nigerian chemistry educator, researcher. Student award, National Science Foundation (United States) Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1981-1983; grantee The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Ibadan, 1992. Member Chemical Society Nigeria (chairman Alwa Iban chapter since 1996), University Uyo Senior Staff Club (treasurer 1994-1995, award 1994).
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma, 1979. Doctor of Philosophy in Nuclear Chemistry, University Arkansas, Fayettville, 1983.
Career
Teacher Lott Carey Baptist Secular School, Ibiono Itu, Nigeria, 1972-1976. Teaching assistant University Arkansas, Fayetteville, 1980-1981, research assistant, 1981-1983. Lecturer Benue Polytechnic, Maichurdi, Nigeria, 1983-1984, Cross River State University, Uyo, Nigeria, 1984-1991.
Senior lecturer and associate professor Chemistry University Uyo, Nigeria, since 1991. Research coordinator Shell-sponsored Project, Uyo, Nigeria, 1992-1994. Research consultant Uniuyoconsult, Uyo, Nigeria, since 1994.
Achievements
Membership
Member Chemical Society Nigeria (chairman Alwa Iban chapter since 1996), University Uyo Senior Staff Club (treasurer 1994-1995, award 1994).
Interests
Connections
Married Grace Effing Meon, February 16, 1976. Children: Bassey, Ekemini, Enobong.
Education
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1979
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1983
Awards
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Student award, National Science Foundation (United States) Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1981-1983. Grantee The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Ibadan, 1992.Student award, National Science Foundation (United States) Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1981-1983. Grantee The National Institute of Standards and Technology, Ibadan, 1992.