René John Lacoste

Background

Lacoste, René John was born on February 19, 1927 in New York City. Son of Adrian and Germaine (Devillers) Lacoste.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Rensselaer Polytechnic, 1950; Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1953.

Career

Chemist, American Dental Association, Chicago, 1950-1953; research chemist, Rohm and Hass Company, Philadelphia, 1953-1969; regulatory chemist, Rohm and Hass Company, Philadelphia, 1969-1990; retired, Rohm and Hass Company, Philadelphia, 1990. Company representative National Agricultural Chemicals Association, Washington, 1969-1990. Industry representative United Nations Codex Committee on Pesticide Residues, The Hague, The Netherlands, 1970-1990.

Achievements

• René John Lacoste has been listed as a notable chemist, regulatory staff scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1944-1946, PTO. Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member American Chemical Society, American Institute Chemists, New York Academy Science, Sigma Xi.

Connections

Father:

Adrian Lacoste

Mother:

Germaine (Devillers) Lacoste