Frank Westheimer

Frank Henry Westheimer (January 15, 1912 – April 14, 2007) was an American chemist. He was the Morris Loeb Professor of Chemistry Emeritus at Harvard University, and the Westheimer medal is named in his honour. Quotes A couple of months in the laboratory can frequently save a couple of hours in the library. Crampon, Jean E. 1988. Murphy, Parkinson, and Peter: Laws for librarians. Library Journal 113. no. 17 (October 15), p. 41. Various forms, often credited as Westheimer’s Discovery – other forms include: A month in the laboratory can often save an hour in the library. UCLA Library Why spend a day in the library when you can learn the same thing by working in the laboratory for a month? Frank H. Westheimer, major figure in 20th century chemistry, dies at 95, Harvard Gazette, April 19, 2007 Some version perhaps found in 1979 interview, Frank H. Westheimer, Oral Histories, Chemical Heritage Foundation, in chapter “Research Projects and Philosophy”, p. 63, topic “Reading the literature.” James Bryant Conant, to Frank Westheimer on presenting an idea: (Harvard Gazette) “It may not work, but if it does, it will be a footnote to a footnote in the history of chemistry.” Presumably in 1979 interview, section “Graduate Study at Harvard”, pp. 16–31, topic “Important conversation with James Conant.” External links Category:Chemists from the United States Category:Scientists from Baltimore Category:2007 deaths Category:1912 births Category:National Medal of Science laureates Category:Harvard University faculty Category:Dartmouth College alumni