Background
Schneider, William George was born on June 1, 1915 in Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Michael and Phillipina (Krauschaar) Schneider.
Schneider, William George was born on June 1, 1915 in Wolseley, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Michael and Phillipina (Krauschaar) Schneider.
Bachelor of Science, University Saskatchewan, 1937. Master of Science, University Saskatchewan, 1939. Doctor of Science, University Saskatchewan, 1969.
Doctor of Philosophy, McGill University, 1941. Doctor of Science, McGill University, 1970. Honorary Doctor of Science, York University, 1966.
Honorary Doctor of Science, Memorial University, 1968. Honorary Doctor of Science, McMaster University, 1969. Honorary Doctor of Science, Laval University, 1969.
Honorary Doctor of Science, Moncton University, 1969. Honorary Doctor of Science, University New Brunswick, 1970. Honorary Doctor of Science, University Montreal, 1970.
Honorary Doctor of Science, Acadia University, 1976. Honorary Doctor of Science, University Regina, 1976. Honorary Doctor of Science, Ottawa University, 1978.
Doctor of Laws, University Alberta, 1968. Doctor of Laws, Laurentian University, 1968.
Director Division of Pure Chemistry 1963-1966, Vice-President (Scientific) 1965-1967, President 1967-1980. President Institute Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry 1983-1985. Honorary Doctor of Laws (Alberta, Laurentian).
Honorary Doctor of Science (Memorial, Saskatchewan, Moncton, McMaster, Laval, York, New Brunswick, Montreal, McGill, Acadia, Regina, Ottawa).
Henry Marshall Tory.
Fellow Royal Society of Canada (Henry Marshall Tory medal), Royal Society London, Chemical Institute Canada (medal 1969, Montreal medal 1973). Member International Union Pure and Applied Chemistry (president 1983-1985).
Married Jean Purves, September 2, 1940. Children: Judith Schneider Saunders, Joanne Schneider Spurrier.