Francis O. Rice

Francis O. Rice discusses his life and career in this interview, which begins with mention of his early days in England, his studies at Princeton, and his teaching at New York University. Rice describes his teaching, research, and administrative activities at the Johns Hopkins University and the Catholic University of America. Of central concern is his theory of free radicals. Mrs. Katherine Rice adds to the interview by discussing her husband's professional activities and remembering several of his closest colleagues. The interview concludes with an appraisal of the place of science in Catholic universities and an explanation of the Laidler-ADX controversy of the mid ­1950's.

Princeton University

1919 - 1919 1851 Exhibition Fellow

New York University

1919 - 1920 Instructor, Chemistry Department

New York University

1920 - 1924 Assistant Professor, Chemistry Department

Catholic University of America

1938 - 1959 Professor and Head of Chemistry Department

Georgetown University

1959 - 1962 Professor and Chairman of Chemistry Department

University of Notre Dame

1962 - 1968 Visiting Research Professor and Principal Research Scientist

Johns Hopkins University

1924 - 1926 Associate, Chemistry Department

Johns Hopkins University

1926 - 1938 Associate Professor, Chemistry Department

Johns Hopkins University

1968 - 1968 Principal Research Scientist, Institute for Cooperative Research

Johns Hopkins University

1968 - Present Director, Research Chemistry Lab

John A. Heitmann

John A. Heitmann holds a B.S. degree in chemistry from Davidson College and an M.A. degree in history from Clemson University. From 1971 to 1977, he worked as a chemist in the metallurgical industry. He then studied at the Johns Hopkins University under Owen Hannaway and received his doctorate in the history of science in 1983.