Background

Gardner, Peter D. was born on January 17, 1927 in Salt Lake City. Son of Pete D. and Margaret (Rasmason) Gardner.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Utah, 1949; Master of Sciences, University Utah, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University Utah, 1953.

Career

Chemist, Merck & Company, Rahway, New Jersey, 1951-1952; faculty, University Texas, Austin, 1953-1965; professor of chemistry, University Texas, Austin, 1962-1965; professor of chemistry, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1965-1989; professor biology, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1977-1985; dean science, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1970-1973; academic vice president, U. Utah, Salt Lake City, 1973-1977.

Achievements

• Peter D. Gardner has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator, academic administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with Army of the United States, 1945.

Connections

Married Arlene Thomas, August 6, 1950. Children— Mark S., Connie J., Stephen P.

Father:

Pete D. Gardner

Mother:

Margaret (Rasmason) Gardner

Spouse:

Arlene Thomas