Background
Coates, Jesse was born on March 12, 1908 in Baton Rouge. Son of Charles Edward and Ollie (Maurin) Coates.
Coates, Jesse was born on March 12, 1908 in Baton Rouge. Son of Charles Edward and Ollie (Maurin) Coates.
Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University, 1928; postgraduate, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1930-1931; Master of Science, University of Michigan, 1932; Doctor of Philosophy, University Michigan, 1936.
Chemist, treating engineer, National Lumber & Creosoting Company, 1928; chemist, International Paper Company, 1928-1929; chemist, Meeker Sugar Refinery, 1930-1931; chemist, Punta Alegre Sugar Company, 1931; chemical engineer, Texas Pacific Coal & Oil Corporation, 1932-1933; chemical engineer, United Gas Public Service, 1933-1936; assistant professor chemical engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, 1936-1942; associate professor, Louisiana State University, 1942-1947; professor, Louisiana State University, 1947-1975; department chairman, Louisiana State University, 1955-1967, 69-70; Alumni professor, Louisiana State University, 1969-1973; alumni professor emeritus, Louisiana State University, 1973-1994; retired, Louisiana State University, 1973. Consultant chemical engineer.
Fellow American Institute Chemists, American Institute Chemical Engineers. Member American Chemical Society, American Society Engineering Education, Louisiana Academy of Sciences, Sigma Xi, Phi Kappa Phi, Alpha Chi Sigma, Phi Lambda Upsilon, Kappa Alpha.
Married Judith Mills Williams, April 16, 1938. Children– Judith Mills, Jesse Junior, Victor Maurin (deceased).