Donald L. Katz

Katz was born near Jackson, Michigan on August 1, 1907. He received a B.S.E in 1931, a M.S. in 1932, and a Ph.D. in 1933; all in chemical engineering from University of Michigan. He was a member of Tau Beta Pi and Pi Kappa Phi. ==Career==

Katz worked as a research engineer for the Phillips Petroleum Company in Bartlesville, Oklahoma from 1933 to 1936. He was an expert on oil reservoir engineering. He was also a member of the National Academy of Engineering. == Notable awards and honors ==

Katz received the following distinctions and honors: • 1950 Hanlon Award, Gas Processors Association • 1959 Michigan Engineer of the Year, Society of Petroleum Engineers • 1964 John Franklin Carll Award, Society of Petroleum Engineers • 1964 Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award, University of Michigan • 1964 Founders Award, American Institute of Chemical Engineers • 1967 Warren K. Lewis Award, American Institute of Chemical Engineers • 1968 William H. Walker Award, American Institute of Chemical Engineers • 1970 Mineral Industries Award, American Institute of Mining Engineers • 1972 Distinguished Public Service Award, U.S. Coast Guard • 1975 E. V. Murphree Award, American Chemical Society • 1977 Gas Industry Research Award, American Gas Association • 1978 Lucas Gold Medal, American Institute of Mining Engineers • 1979 Award of Merit, Michigan Historical Society • 1983 Eminent Chemical Engineer, American Institute of Chemical Engineers • 1983 National Medal of Science == Personal life ==

Katz was married to Elizabeth. They had five children: Marvin, Linda, Richard, Steven, and Jonathan. He served on the Ann Arbor Board of Education from 1948 to 1957 and was president of the Ann Arbor Council of Churches from 1944 to 1945. Katz died at his home in Ann Arbor, Michigan on May 29, 1989. == References ==