Howard University Chemistry Alumni Association

History

The first African American to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry was Dr. St. Elmo Brady. He received the Ph.D., in 1916, from the University of Illinois. He later served as Professor of Chemistry in the Department of Chemisty at Howard University.	Dr. Edward M. A. Chandler received a B.S. degree, in 1913, from the Department of Chemistry at Howard University. In 1917, he earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Illinois. He was the second African American to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry. For more information, CLICK HERE.
Professor Dr. Percy L. Julian, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry, Howard University, 1927-31; Professor 1931-32. Dr. Julian was a world renowned chemist who was honored with a postage stamp issue (below) in January, 1993. For more information, CLICK HERE . Postage Stamp Honoring Professor Dr. Julian issued on January 29, 1993.	Professor Dr. Moddie D. Taylor, Ph.D., Chairman, Department of Chemistry, Howard University, 1969-76; Dr. Taylor was a pioneer of the atomic age, having worked on the Manhatten Project during World War II. For more information, CLICK HERE .

 

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