Background
Stookey, Stanley Donald was born on May 23, 1915 in Hay Springs, Nebraska, United States. Son of Stanley Clarke and Hermie Lucille (Knapp) Stookey.
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S. Donald Stookey tells of his pioneering discoveries and accomplishments over a life-long career at Corning Glass Works. His discoveries and inventions have left their mark in homes around the world, and have affected the development of eyeglasses, defense systems, electronics, and significant discoveries for years. Learn how one man's risks, questions, interests, and explorations have benefited us all. A refreshing addition to your ceramics library!
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Stookey, Stanley Donald was born on May 23, 1915 in Hay Springs, Nebraska, United States. Son of Stanley Clarke and Hermie Lucille (Knapp) Stookey.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Mathematics, magna cum laude, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 1936. Master of Science in Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, 1937. Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Chemistry, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1940.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Coe College, 1959. Doctor of Science (honorary), Coe College, 1963. Doctor of Science (honorary), Alfred University, 1984.
With, Corning Glass Works Research, New York, 1940-1979; director fundamental chemical research, Corning Glass Works Research, New York, 1970-1979.
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Fellow: Am. Institute Chemical Engineers, American Ceramic Society (life Ross Coffin Purdy award 1960, Toledo Glass & Ceramic award 1964, E.C. Sullivan award 1971, Samuel Giejsbeek award 1982). Member: National Academy of Engineering, British Society Glass Technology, American Chemical Society (Creative Invention award 1971), Sigma Xi.
Married Ruth Margaret Watterson, December 26, 1940 (deceased). Children: Robert Alan, Margaret Ann, Donald Bruce.