James Richard Kuppers

Background

Kuppers, James Richard was born on August 4, 1920 in Newland, Indiana, United States. Son of Herman Jacob and Gladys Caroline (Harlow) Kuppers.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Florida, 1943. Master of Science, Louisiana State University, 1947. Doctor of Philosophy, University Florida, 1957.

Career

Associate biochemist United Fruit Company, Panama, Costa Rica, Honduras, 1947—1954. Research chemist Éleuthère Irénée duPont de Nemours, Inc., Kinston, North Carolina, 1957—1960. Associate professor Pfeiffer College, 1960—1964.

Professor chemistry department University North Carolina, Charlotte, 1964—1985. Professor emeritus, 1985—2008. Lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.

Achievements

• James Richard Kuppers has been listed as a noteworthy chemistry educator, consultant by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of New York Academy of Sciences, American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Faith Channell Farnham, March 13, 1944. Children: James F., Theresa H., Kathryn C., Mary S.

Father:

Herman Jacob Kuppers

Mother:

Gladys Caroline (Harlow) Kuppers

Spouse:

Faith Channell Farnham

child:

Mary S. Kuppers

child:

James F. Kuppers

child:

Kathryn C. Kuppers

child:

Theresa H. Kuppers