Joseph John Thurner

Background

Thurner, Joseph John was born on October 26, 1920 in Middletown, New York, United States. Son of Joseph John and Mary Theresa (McHugh) Thurner.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Hartwick College, 1949. Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1951.

Career

Instructor Colgate University, 1951—1953, assistant professor, chemistry, 1954—1960, associate professor, 1961—1968, chairman, department chemistry, 1967—1970, 1974—1981, professor, from 1968, director, science division, 1970—1973. Consultant Indium Corporation America, 1953—1958, from 1981. With United States Naval Reserve, 1941-1945.

Achievements

• Joseph John Thurner has been listed as a noteworthy chemist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Married Mary Jean King, December 26, 1948. Children: John King, Laura Jean.

Father:

Joseph John Thurner

Mother:

Mary Theresa (McHugh) Thurner

Spouse:

Mary Jean King

child:

John King Thurner

child:

Laura Jean Thurner