Background
Danforth, Joseph D. was born on March 7, 1912 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of James and Bertha Ann (Garrard) Danforth.
Danforth, Joseph D. was born on March 7, 1912 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of James and Bertha Ann (Garrard) Danforth.
Bachelor of Arts, Wabash College, 1934. Doctor of Philosophy., Purdue University, 1938.
Research chemist Universal Oil Products Company, 1938-1947. Member of faculty Grinnell College, from 1947, professor of chemistry, from 1953, Roberts Honor professor, 1962-1963, department chairman chemistry, 1961-1964, Dack professor of chemistry, from 1964. Visiting scientist chemistry for colls.
American Chemical Society, from 1959, member visiting scientist committee, director high school program chemistry, 1961-1964. Consultant in field. Honorary consultant science teaching section United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, 1964.
Member Midwest Association Chemistry Teachers (president 1962), American Chemical Society (treasurer div. chemical education 1967), American Association for the Advancement of Science, Iowa Academy Science, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Geraldine Hoffman, July 6, 1940. Children: James Davis, Cheryl, David Edward, Patricia Annual.