Frank Sherwood Rowland
American chemist (1927–2012)
1927 — 2012
Quick Facts
Profession
American chemist (1927–2012)
Born
June 28, 1927
Died
2012 (age ~85)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
author, university teacher, chemist
United StatesBorn in DelawareDied in Newport Beach
1927
Born in Delaware (1927-06-28)
1948
EducationStudied at University of Chicago (1948–1952)
1961
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1973
AwardGuggenheim Fellowship
1976
AwardTolman Award
1979
AwardLeo Szilard Lectureship Award
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Frank Sherwood "Sherry" Rowland was an American Nobel laureate and a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. His research was on atmospheric chemistry and chemical kinetics. His best-known work was the discovery that chlorofluorocarbons contribute to ozone depletion.
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Who is Frank Sherwood Rowland?+
Frank Sherwood "Sherry" Rowland was an American Nobel laureate and a professor of chemistry at the University of California, Irvine. His research was on atmospheric chemistry and chemical kinetics. His best-known work was the discovery that chlorofluorocarbons contribute to ozone depletion.
What does the name Frank mean?+
The name Frank means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is of English origin.
When was Frank Sherwood Rowland born?+
Frank Sherwood Rowland was born on June 28, 1927.
When did Frank Sherwood Rowland die?+
Frank Sherwood Rowland died in 2012, at approximately 85 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.
The name Frank is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From Franke, from a Frank. Used in the Middle Ages and revived in the 19th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Frank — June 28, 1927
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
7 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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I quote you in class. The students always lean in.
— a science teacher
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
Legend.
— anon
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