Albert Benjamin Prescott
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Albert Benjamin Prescott (1832-1905) was an American
chemist
, born in Hastings, New York
. He graduated in medicine
at the University of Michigan
in 1864, and was made assistant professor
of organic
and applied chemistry
in 1870, dean
of the school of pharmacy
in 1876, and director of the chemical laboratory in 1884. Professor Prescott served as president of the American Chemical Society
in 1886, president
of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
in 1891, and president of the American Pharmacists Association
in 1900. During his tenure as Dean at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
, Prescott encouraged the foundation of what is now the Phi Delta Chi
professional pharmacy fraternity. He is buried with his wife and children on the University of Michigan campus.
United States
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chemist
Chemist
A chemist is a scientist trained in the study of chemistry. Chemists study the composition of matter and its properties such as density and acidity. Chemists carefully describe the properties they study in terms of quantities, with detail on the level of molecules and their component atoms...
, born in Hastings, New York
Hastings, New York
Hastings is a town in Oswego County, New York, United States. The population was 8,803 at the 2000 census. The town is named after Hastings Curtiss, a prominent citizen and member of the State Assembly in 1824....
. He graduated in medicine
Medicine
Medicine is the science and art of healing. It encompasses a variety of health care practices evolved to maintain and restore health by the prevention and treatment of illness....
at the University of Michigan
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
in 1864, and was made assistant professor
Professor
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of organic
Organic chemistry
Organic chemistry is a subdiscipline within chemistry involving the scientific study of the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation of carbon-based compounds, hydrocarbons, and their derivatives...
and applied chemistry
Chemistry
Chemistry is the science of matter, especially its chemical reactions, but also its composition, structure and properties. Chemistry is concerned with atoms and their interactions with other atoms, and particularly with the properties of chemical bonds....
in 1870, dean
Dean (education)
In academic administration, a dean is a person with significant authority over a specific academic unit, or over a specific area of concern, or both...
of the school of pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pharmacy is the health profession that links the health sciences with the chemical sciences and it is charged with ensuring the safe and effective use of pharmaceutical drugs...
in 1876, and director of the chemical laboratory in 1884. Professor Prescott served as president of the American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society
The American Chemical Society is a scientific society based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has more than 161,000 members at all degree-levels and in all fields of chemistry, chemical...
in 1886, president
President of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
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of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association for the Advancement of Science
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in 1891, and president of the American Pharmacists Association
American Pharmacists Association
The American Pharmacists Association , founded in 1852, is the first-established professional society of pharmacists within the United States....
in 1900. During his tenure as Dean at the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
University of Michigan College of Pharmacy
The University of Michigan College of Pharmacy is located on the central campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.-History:Pharmacy was first taught at the University of Michigan in 1868 in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. A School of Pharmacy was established December 29,...
, Prescott encouraged the foundation of what is now the Phi Delta Chi
Phi Delta Chi
Phi Delta Chi, was founded on 2 November 1883 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor by 11 men, led by Dean Albert B. Prescott. The fraternity was formed to advance the science of pharmacy and its allied interests, and to foster and promote a fraternal spirit among its brothers, now both male...
professional pharmacy fraternity. He is buried with his wife and children on the University of Michigan campus.