Background
Worner, Ruby Kathryn was born on November 22, 1900 in Manito Township, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Kiesling) Worner.
Worner, Ruby Kathryn was born on November 22, 1900 in Manito Township, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Kiesling) Worner.
Bachelor of Science, University of Chicago, 1921; Master of Science, University of Chicago, 1922; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1925.
Associate professor Oklahoma College Women, Chickasha, 1925-1927. Assistant chemist United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, 1927-1929, National Bureau Standards, Washington, 1929-1940. Associate textile technologist United States Department of Agriculture, New Orleans, 1940-1962, head textile testing investigations Southern Regional Research Center.
Technical officer United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, Cairo, 1963-1965. Bibliographer American Association Textile Chemists and Colorists, New Orleans, 1966-1970. Textile consultant International Executive Service Corps, Manila, 1970.
Fulbright professor University Alexandria, Egypt, 1960-1961.
Fellow American Society for Testing and Materials (award of merit 1964), American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Society for Testing and Materials. Member American Chemical Society, American Association Textile Chemists and Colorists, Organization Professional Employees United States Department of Agriculture (life), Sigma Xi (life).