Robert Blanchard Fischer

Background

Fischer, Robert Blanchard was born on October 24, 1920 in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Matilda (Nylen) Fischer.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Wheaton College, 1942; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1946.

Career

Research chemist, United States Army Atomic Bomb Project, Chicago, 1944-1946; instructor chemistry, University of Illinois, Urbana, 1946-1948; professor of chemistry, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1948-1963; dean school of science, California State University-Dominguez Hills, Carson, 1963-1979; dean emeritus, California State University-Dominguez Hills, Carson, since 1979; provost, senior vice president, Biola U., La Mirada, California, 1979-1988; distinguished professor, Biola U., La Mirada, California, 1988-1989; provost, distinguished professor emeritus, Biola U., La Mirada, California, since 1989. Research associate California Institute Technology, Pasadena, 1959-1960. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Robert Blanchard Fischer has been listed as a noteworthy University administrator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Science Affiliation (national president 1965-1966). Member American Chemical Society (section and region chairman).

Interests

• Avocations: theology, amateur radio, sports.

Connections

Married Mary Ellen Mitchell, June 29, 1946. Children: Lois, Marcia, Philip, Vivian, Valerie.

Father:

Charles Albert Fischer

Mother:

Matilda (Nylen) Fischer

Spouse:

Mary Ellen Mitchell

child:

Lois Fischer

child:

Vivian Fischer

child:

Valerie Fischer

child:

Philip Fischer

child:

Marcia Fischer