Frank Austin Gooch

Biography

Frank Austin Gooch was a renowned chemist whose innovations in analytical instrumentation, including the famous Gooch crucible, advanced scientific precision in laboratories across the country. As a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he educated generations of chemists and instilled in them a love of rigorous experimentation.

Gooch’s contributions bridged theory and practice, enabling chemists to produce more reliable results and paving the way for modern analytical methods. His collegial spirit and devotion to teaching left a lasting impression on both his students and the broader scientific community.