Background
Connick, Robert Elwell was born on July 29, 1917 in Eureka, California, United States. Son of Arthur Elwell and Florence (Robertson) Connick.
Connick, Robert Elwell was born on July 29, 1917 in Eureka, California, United States. Son of Arthur Elwell and Florence (Robertson) Connick.
Bachelor of Science, University of California at Berkeley, 1939; Doctor of Philosophy, University of California at Berkeley, 1942.
Member of faculty, University of California, Berkeley, 1942-1988; researcher Manhattan project, University of California, Berkeley, 1943-1946; assistant professor then associate professor of chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1945-1952; professor, University of California, Berkeley, 1952-1988; department chairman chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1958-1960; dean College Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1960-1965; vice chancellor academic affairs, University of California, Berkeley, 1965-1967; vice chancellor, University of California, Berkeley, 1969-1971; acting dean College Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley, 1987-1988.
Member American Chemical Society, National Academy of Sciences, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi, Pi Mu Epsilon.
Chemical Society
National Academy Scis.
Phi Beta Kappa
Sigma Xi
Pi Mu Epsilon.
Married Frances Spieth, December 19, 1952. Children: Mary Catherine, Elizabeth, Arthur, Megan, Sarah, William Beach.