Norman Hackerman

Norman Hackerman
Hackerman in 1985
18th President of the University of Texas at Austin
In office
1967–1970
Preceded byHarry Ransom
Succeeded byBryce Jordan
4th President of Rice University
In office
1970–1985
Preceded byKenneth Pitzer
Succeeded byGeorge Rupp
Personal details
Born(1912-03-02)March 2, 1912
DiedJune 16, 2007(2007-06-16) (aged 95)
SpouseGene Coulbourn (died 2002)
Children4
Occupation
  • Chemist
  • teacher
  • researcher
  • university president
Known for
Electrochemistry of oxidation
Awards
Vannevar Bush Award (1993)
National Medal of Science (1993)
Scientific career
EducationJohns Hopkins University (BS, PhD)
FieldsChemistry
Workplaces
ThesisA study of the effect of solvent and concentration on the molecular weight of sulfur monochloride (1935)
Walter Albert Patrick

Norman Hackerman (March 2, 1912 – June 16, 2007) was an American chemist, professor, and academic administrator who served as the 18th President of the University of Texas at Austin (1967–1970) and later as the 4th President of Rice University (1970–1985). He was an internationally known expert in metal corrosion.