Harold B. Evans

Harold B. Evans (October 31, 1907 - July 28, 1995) was an African American research chemist, one of the few African American scientists to work on the Manhattan Project. While working on the Manhattan Project, he researched radioactive elements and chemical reactions. Evans later became a member of the American Chemical Society and the Science Research Society of America.

Early life and education Harold B. Evans was born on October 31, 1907 in Brazil, Indiana. Evans attended Michigan State University and majored in applied science. At Argonne, Evans researched chemical reactions and relations that refers to radioactive elements. Harold also worked on the Manhattan Project as one of the few junior African American chemists.

Later life Evans retired from Argonne when he and his wife moved to MacClenny, Florida. Harold B. Evans died on July 28, 1995, in MacClenny, Florida.