Edward Arnett

Edward McCollin Arnett (September 25, 1922 – May 11, 2022) was an American chemist.

Early life Born in Philadelphia, to John Hancock Arnett, a physician, and Katherine Williams McCollin, a singer and composer, Arnett was a Quaker and conscientious objector who served in the Civilian Public Service during World War II. Arnett completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Pennsylvania, and in 1949, earned a Ph.D. from the same institution.

Academic career He began teaching at the University of Pittsburgh in 1957. In 1968, Arnett was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. He joined the faculty of Duke University in 1980 and, three years later, was named a member of the National Academy of Sciences.

Personal life Arnett died on May 11, 2022, at the age of 99.

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