Background
Miron, Simon was born on September 4, 1915 in Long Island City, New York, United States. Son of Harry and Hessie (Chaskin) Miron.
Miron, Simon was born on September 4, 1915 in Long Island City, New York, United States. Son of Harry and Hessie (Chaskin) Miron.
Bachelor with honors, Rice University, 1936. Master of Arts in Chemistry, Rice University, 1938. Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University Pittsburgh, 1941.
Research chemist, Lion Oil Refining Company, El Dorado, Arkansas, 1941-1944; senior research chemist, International National Minerals and Chemistry, Toledo, Ohio., 1944-1945; research associate, Pan American Refining Company (now Amoco), Texas City, Texas, 1946-1960; senior research specialist, Dow North American Texas Operations, Freeport, 1960-1978.
Board of directors Boy Scouts American, Girl Scouts of United States of America, American Red Cross. Fellow American Institute of Chemists (emeritus). Member American Chemical Society (emeritus, chairman 2 sections), Brazosport Museum Natural Science (program chairman, board directors, Brazosport award 1985).
Married Marjorie Miller, September 15, 1946. Children: Leah Rae Elewitz, Michael Edward, David Henry.