Bruce Chalmers (October 15, 1907 – May 25, 1990) was a British-born and educated physicist, a

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professor at

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, a member of the

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, an editor in chief of ''

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'', master of

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at Harvard University. ''

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Bruce Chalmers, 82, Metallurgy Professor
Published: May 28, 1990 National Academies Press:Biographical memoirs, V.76, by David Turnbull
/ref> An award has been established in his name - the Bruce Chalmers Award by the Minerals, Metals and Materials Society. The

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said that he had "a notable career as a scientist, educator and editor".

called him "an authority in the field of metallurgy".The Harvard Crimson, Bruce Chalmers, Faculty Profile
/ref> His brother was the notable British atmospheric physicist, John Alan Chalmers (1904-1967).

Awards and Distinctions

* the Saveur Award from the American Society of Metals * the Clamer Medal from the Franklin Institute * member of the

(1975) * fellow of the

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Chalmers, Bruce 1907 births 1990 deaths 20th-century American physicists Members of the United States National Academy of Sciences American metallurgists Harvard University faculty Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Fellows of the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society British emigrants to the United States