Edward L. Cochran
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Edward Leo Cochran Jr. (born 1929) is an American chemist known for his work with free radicals. In 1956 he moved from Orange, Connecticut, to his hometown in Clarksville, Maryland, and began his career at Applied Physics Laboratory.[3] He also served as the second county executive of Howard County, Maryland.[4]
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Quick Facts County Executive of Howard County, Maryland, Preceded by ...
Edward L. Cochran | |
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County Executive of Howard County, Maryland | |
In office December 1974 – December 1978 | |
Preceded by | Omar Jones |
Succeeded by | J Hugh Nichols |
Chairman, Howard County Council | |
In office 1970–1971 | |
Member, Howard County Council | |
In office 1968–1974 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic Party |
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Quick Facts Nationality, Alma mater ...
Edward L. Cochran | |
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Nationality | American |
Alma mater | Loyola University, Duquesne University, University of Notre Dame, PhD |
Known for | free radicals |
Spouse | Catherine Joan |
Children | Mary Catherine, Christopher, Courtney (Watson), Edward Leo III, William, Mark[1][2] |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Chemistry |
Institutions | Applied Physics Laboratory |
Thesis | The Photolysis of the Alkyl Iodides in the Liquid Phase |
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