Edgar R. Stephens *51

EDGAR R. STEPHENS *51, professor emeritus of chemistry at U.C.Riverside and environmental scientist, died Aug. 19, 1990, at the City of Hope, Duarte, Calif., of complications from leukemia. He was 65 years old. He received his B.S. (Tau Beta Pi) in chemistry from Carnegie Inst. of Technology in 1945 and his M.A. (Sigma Xi) and Ph.D. from Princeton. Early employment at Shawinigan Resins Corp., the Franklin inst. (Philadelphia), and Scott Research Laboratories preceded his joining the Riverside faculty in 1963 and subsequent advancement to the rank of a full professor of environmental science. He joined the ranks of emeriti in 1989.

The focus of his professional career was the problem of air pollution, the creation of smog and studies to eliminate these hazards. His colleagues characterized him as "an innovative, firstclass scientist. What he published had great impact on the world of air pollution science." He carried his concerns to local elementary schools with demonstration lectures to youngsters.

Deep sympathy is extended to his widow, Ann.

The Graduate Alumni