Background
Scott, John Walter was born on May 27, 1919 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of John Walter and Cora Viola (Wampfler) Scott.
chemical engineer research management executive
Scott, John Walter was born on May 27, 1919 in Berkeley, California, United States. Son of John Walter and Cora Viola (Wampfler) Scott.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of California-Berkeley, 1941; Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University California-Berkeley, 1951.
Process and catalyst research and development, Chevron Research, Richmond, California, 1946-1967; vice president, Chevron Research, Richmond, California, 1967-1984; consultant, Chevron Research, Richmond, California, since 1985.
Trustee University of California-Berkeley Foundation, 1985-1991. Advisory county Lawrence Hall of Science, 1990-1997. Member county Town of Ross, California, 1992-1996.
Captain United States Army, 1941-1946. Fellow American Institute Chemical Engineers (awards committee 1979-1984, award 1978), American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Academy Engineering, American Chemical Society, American Petroleum Institute (chairman research data information services 1971-1973, 77-80, certified of appreciation 1983).
Married Jane Ellen Newman, June 27, 1942. Children— Nancy, Barbara, Charles, James, Richard.
