Background
Thompson, Norman Størm was born on November 10, 1923 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Son of William James and Thera Leony (Bjerke) Thompson.
Thompson, Norman Størm was born on November 10, 1923 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. Son of William James and Thera Leony (Bjerke) Thompson.
Bachelor of Science with honors, U. Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 1950; Master of Science, U. Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1954; Master of Science (honorary), Lawrence University, 1986.
Research chemist, Rayonier Inc., Shelton, Washington, 1954-1960; chemistry professor, Institute Paper Chemistry, Appleton, Wisconsin, 1960-1986; senior research associate, Institute Paper Chemistry, since 1986.
With Canadian armed forces, 1942-1945. Member American Chemical Society, Sigma Xi.
Married; children: Carol Ann, John David, Robert Keith, Paul Andrew.