Izatt, Reed M., 1926-
Dates
- Existence: 1926-
Biographical Statement
Reed M. Izatt (1926-) is a retired chemistry professor in Utah.
Reed McNeil Izatt was born in Logan, Utah on October 10, 1926. He was a chemistry professor at Brigham Young University from 1956-1993. He received his Bachelor of Sciences at Utah State University in 1951, and his PhD in Chemistry from Pennsylvania State University in 1954. He worked for two years at the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research from 1954 to 1956, when he joined the chemistry faculty at Brigham Young University. He focused his research on macrocyclic chemistry and calorimetry. He was influential in establishing Brigham Young University's Thermochemical Institute in 1969. He helped organize the Macrocycle Symposium that had chemists attend from all over the world since 1977. He also taught graduate and undergraduate classes at Brigham Young University and at the University of Pittsburgh. Izatt retired from the Brigham Young University in 1993.
Citation:
His A thermodynamic study of the reaction of several bi-, ter- ... 1955.Christensen, J. J. Handbook of proton ionization heats and related thermodynamic quantities, 1981, c1976: t.p. (Reed M. Izatt)
The Pedersen memorial issue, 1992: CIP t.p. (R.M. Izatt; Dept. of Chem., Brigham Young Univ.)
Bradshaw, Jerald S., Industrial & Engineering Chemistry Research, 2000, Volume 39, Number 10, Pages 3403-3404 (b. Logan, Utah October 10, 1926; Bachelor of Sciences from Utah State University in 1951; PhD. in Chemsitry from Pennsylvania State University 1951; Mellon Institute 1954-1956; studied macrocyclic chemistry and calorimetry; established Thermochemical Institute 1969; organized Macrocycle Symposium 1977, taught classes at Brigham Young University and University of Pittsburgh)
Found in 15 Collections and/or Records:
Reed M. Izatt papers on the Thermochemical Institute, 1969-1986
Documents the history of the Thermochemical Institute and Center for Thermochemical Students. Materials include correspondence, research proposals, conference schedules, and annual financial and research reports related to the activities of the Thermochemical Institute and Center for Thermochemical Studies from 1969-1986. Materials are related to Izatt's activities for the Thermochemical Institute's research, conferences, and reports.
Reed M. Izatt personal correspondence, 1953-2009
Materials document Izatt's interactions with family, friends, and students. They include letters of recommendation, congratulations, condolences, and personal updates. Materials date from 1953 to 2009.
Reed M. Izatt reports and publications, 1955-2010
Documents Izatt's publication activities while a faculty member at Brigham Young University. Materials include drafts of research reports, drafts of articles and books, and the published versions of books and articles. Materials date from 1955 to 2010. Materials focus on reports and publications that Izatt produced as part of his research.
Reed M. Izatt research correspondence, 1950-2008
Materials include correspondence, clippings from research publications, and research notes related to the research of Izatt from 1950-2008. Materials focus on the research of Izatt on his various chemistry specialties and his correspondence with colleagues on research. Additional material includes correspondence related to Izatt's work and research at the Thermochemical Institute.
Reed M. Izatt university correspondence, 1953-2006
Materials document Izatt's campus activities and include correspondence, memos, and official invitations to various campus events. Materials date from 1953 to 2006. Materials focus on correspondence between Izatt and other professors at Brigham Young University and university officials.