Leo Mandelkern
# Leo Mandelkern

Leo Mandelkern (23 February 1922 – 31 May 2006) was a polymer chemist and professor known for his contributions to the understanding of polymer crystallization, and for his contributions to education.

## Personal

Mandelkern was born on February 23, 1922, in New York City. He was raised there, and attended public schools. He served as a meteorologist during World War II. He died on May 31, 2006.

## Education

* 1942 A.B., Chemistry, Cornell University
* 1949 Ph.D., Chemistry, Cornell University, supervised by Frank Long

## Career

* 1949 - 1952 Research Associate, Cornell University, supervised by Paul Flory
* 1952 - 1962 Physical Chemist, National Bureau of Standards
* 1962 - 2006 Professor of Chemistry, Florida State University
* 1970 - 1974 Associate Director, Institute of Molecular Biophysics, Florida State University

## Awards and recognition

* 1957 Medal Award for Meritorious Service, United States Department of Commerce, National Bureau of Standards
* 1958 Arthur S. Fleming Award, Washington DC Junior Chamber of Commerce
* 1975 Witco Award in Polymer Chemistry, American Chemical Society
* 1984 Florida Award, American Chemical Society, Lakeland, Florida
* 1984 Mettler Award, North American Thermal Analysis Society
* 1993 - Charles Goodyear Medal from the ACS Rubber Division
* 1994 - Paul J. Flory Polymer Education Award
