Richard C. Elder

Background

Elder, Richard C. was born on June 9, 1939 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of John D. and Elsie P. Elder.

Education

Bachelor of Science (honorary), St. Saint Louis University, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1964.

Career

Instructor Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1965-1967; assistant professor Chemistry, University of Chicago, 1967-1970; associate professor Chemistry, U. Cincinnati, 1970-1978; visiting research fellow, Australian National U., 1976-1977; associate director, Biomedical Chemistry Research Center, U. Cincinnati, 1986-1988; acting director, Biomedical Chemistry Research Center, U. Cincinnati, 1988-1991; professor Chemistry, U. Cincinnati, since 1978; guest appointment, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York, since 1985; director, Biomedical Chemistry Research Center, U. Cincinnati, since 1991.

Achievements

• Richard C. Elder has been listed as a noteworthy Chemistry educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Connections

Married Katherine Tepperman, September 15, 1979. Children: Elizabeth Samantha, Sarah Helen.

Father:

John D.

Mother:

Elsie P. Elder

Spouse:

Katherine Tepperman

child:

Sarah Helen Elder

child:

Elizabeth Samantha Elder