Background
Cruice, William James was born on August 22, 1937 in New York City. Son of DeCourcy Vincent and Margaret (Fleming) Cruice.
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William James Cruice
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William James Cruice, American Chemist, consultant. Achievements include research in fire and explosion hazards evaluation for industrial and government agencies, deflagration, thermal explosion, pyrophoricity, thermodynamics, kinetics, protective structures, fluid dynamics, specialty chemicals, agricultural chemicals, waste treatment, and accident investigation.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry magna cum laude, St. John's U., Queens, New York, 1960; Bachelor in English magna cum laude, St. John's U., Queens, New York, 1961; Master of Science in Chemistry, St. John's U., Queens, New York, 1964.
Career
Teaching fellow New York State Regents, St. John's U., New York City, 1960; teacher, Xaverian High School, Brooklyn, 1961-1962; teaching assistant, St. John's U., 1962-1963; research chemist, Thiokol Corporation, Denville, New Jersey, 1963-1969; assistant vice president research and engineering, United States Banknote Corporation, New York City, 1969-1970; vice president, associate chief scientist, Hazards Research Corporation, Mount Arlington, New Jersey, since 1969.
Achievements
Membership
Fellow American Institute Chemists. Member American Society for Testing and Materials, American Institute Chemical Engineers, National Fire Protection Association.
Connections
Married Gregoria Restivo, August 14, 1965. Children: William G., Danielle N.
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Religion
Roman Catholic
Awards
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Recipient New York State Regents scholarship, 1955, Manhattan College scholarship, 1955, Catholic U. American scholarship, 1955. National Science Foundation fellowship, 1960.Recipient New York State Regents scholarship, 1955, Manhattan College scholarship, 1955, Catholic U. American scholarship, 1955. National Science Foundation fellowship, 1960.