Background
Smith, Richard Frederick was born on January 31, 1929 in Lockport, New York, United States. Son of Frederick E. and Dorothy (Iles) Smith.
Smith, Richard Frederick was born on January 31, 1929 in Lockport, New York, United States. Son of Frederick E. and Dorothy (Iles) Smith.
Bachelor of Science, Allegheny College, 1950; Doctor of Philosophy, University Rochester, 1954.
Research chemist, Monsanto Chemical Company, 1953-1955; Research chemist, Sterling Winthrop Research Institute, 1955-1957; associate professor, then professor, State University New York at Albany, 1957-1965; National Science Foundation faculty fellow, University of California at Los Angeles, 1962-1963; professor of chemistry, department chairman, State University College at Geneseo, 1965-1968; professor, State University College at Geneseo, 1968-1974; University Distinguished Teaching professor, State University College at Geneseo, 1974; visiting scholar, State University College at Geneseo, since 1974. Visiting professor Dartmouth College, 1981, 83, 87, Wesleyan University, 1985-1986.
Member American Chemical Society, Chemical Society London, Sigma Xi.
Married Eleanor Dolores Besemer, November 24, 1951. Children— Marilyn Elizabeth, Kenneth Richard, Janet Louise.
