Author: Leallyn B. Clapp
Born: October 13, 1913
Died: November 28, 1988
Bio: Leallyn Burr Clapp (1913-1988) was a professor of chemistry at Brown University from 1941 until his retirement in 1982, although he continued to teach during his emeritus years. Lee Clapp's first love was chemical education, and this is reflected in the many awards and honors he received over the years, including the Manufacturing Chemists Award in Chemical Education (1973), and the American Chemical Society Award in Chemical Education (1974).  He pioneered educational reforms in the teaching of chemistry at both the high school and college levels. 
Source: Brown University (www.brown.edu)