F. Albert Cotton

1930–2007 (age 77)

chemist

Biography

F. Albert Cotton was a luminary in inorganic chemistry whose research at Texas A&M University revealed elegant structures in metal-metal bonding and catalysis.

He guided countless students through the rigors of research while remaining generous with his time, wit, and a deep belief in the transformative power of scientific discovery.

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