Background
Nordstrand, Robert Alexander Van was born on February 17, 1917 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of Robert Daniel and Amelia Gertrude (Pierson) Van Nordstrand.
Nordstrand, Robert Alexander Van was born on February 17, 1917 in Schenectady, New York, United States. Son of Robert Daniel and Amelia Gertrude (Pierson) Van Nordstrand.
Student, Union College, 1934-1935; Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1938; Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1940.
Research chemist, Sherwin-Williams Company, Chicago, 1940-1942; research chemist, Sinclair Oil Corporation, Harvey, Illinois, 1942-1961; research chemist, Sinclair Oil Corporation, Tulsa, 1961-1969; chemistry professor, U. Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1969-1972; research chemist, Filtrol Corporation, Los Angeles, 1972-1977; research chemist, Chevron Research Company, Richmond, California, 1977-1992.
Member American Chemical Society, Royal Society Chemistry (life), The Catalysis Society, British Zeolite Association (life).
Married Wanda Zentera, February 22, 1941 (deceased December 1989). Children: Carol Worden, Nancy Cantu, Peggy.