Bruce Chalmers

Bruce Chalmers (October 15, 1907 – May 25, 1990) was a British-born and educated physicist, a metallurgy professor at Harvard University, a member of the National Academy of Science, an editor in chief of Progress in Materials Science, master of John Winthrop House at Harvard University. [1] [2] An award has been established in his name - the Bruce Chalmers Award by the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society.[3][2] The National Academies Press said that he had "a notable career as a scientist, educator and editor".[2] Harvard University called him "an authority in the field of metallurgy".[4]

His brother was the notable British atmospheric physicist, John Alan Chalmers (1904-1967).

Awards and Distinctions

• the Saveur Award from the American Society of Metals[2]
• the Clamer Medal from the Franklin Institute[2]
• member of the National Academy of Sciences (1975)[2]
• fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[2]

References

1. The New York Times: Bruce Chalmers, 82, Metallurgy Professor, Published: May 28, 1990
2. National Academies Press:Biographical memoirs, V.76, by David Turnbull
3. "the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society: the Bruce Chalmers Award". Archived from the original on 2012-04-03. Retrieved 2011-12-24.
4. The Harvard Crimson, Bruce Chalmers, Faculty Profile