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Vernon K. Krieble
Vernon K. Krieble (March 4, 1885-January, 1964) was an American inventor and educator. He was born in Worcester, PA and only spoke German until beginning school. Krieble graduated from Brown University in 1907.
Between graduating from Brown and coming to Trinity, Krieble served on the faculty at McGill University for 13 years as a chemistry demonstrator, lecturer, and eventually a professor. In 1912 he was awarded the Canadian Governor General's Medal for the best research paper of the year by a McGill faculty member. Krieble was the Scoville Professor of Chemistry at Trinity from 1920 to 1955. At the College, he had a reputation among students and faculty as being very involved with his students and one of the best teachers at Trinity at the time. He significantly built up the chemistry program and helped design and raise money for the Clement Chemistry Building.
Krieble is known for discovering Loctite, a chemical sealant, in 1955 after retiring from Trinity.
Krieble died in 1964, leaving behind a wife, a daughter, and a son. The Vernon K. Krieble foundation was created in his honor by his granddaughter.
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Dr. Vernon Krieble, Chemist, Inventor... 1/23/1964.
The Trinity Tripod. 11/30/1955.
Trinity College Bulletin. May 1955.
The Trinity Tripod. 04/27/1955.
Trinity College Bulletin. October, 1920.