S. Malcolm Gillis
| Stephen Malcolm Gillis | |
|---|---|
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| President of Rice University | |
| In office 1993–2004 | |
| Preceded by | George Erik Rupp |
| Succeeded by | David Leebron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 28, 1940 |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
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Dr. Stephen Malcolm Gillis is an American academic. He served as the sixth president of Rice University in Houston, Texas from 1993 until 2004. He is currently University Professor and Ervin Kenneth Zingler Professor of Economics at Rice.[2]
Biography
 Malcolm Gillis on "The Potential of Quantum Computing and Nanotechnology", 2009, Chemical Heritage Foundation |
Education
He received a Bachelor of Arts in 1962 and a Master of Arts in 1963 from the University of Florida, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Illinois in 1968.[1] While he was a student at Florida, he became a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.[3]
Career
Prior to serving as Rice University president, Gillis was Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Duke University (1991-1993) and Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs at Duke (1986-1991).[4]
He is one of four Co-Chairmen of Pyongyang University of Science and Technology.[5]
He sits on the Board of Directors of CRDF Global and Halliburton.[1][6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 NNDB Profile
- ↑ Gillis's web page at rice.edu
- ↑ The Seminole. Gainesville, FL: University of Florida. 1962. p. 280.
- ↑ Gillis's web page at rice.edu
- ↑ "co-chairman welcome". Pyongyang University of Science and Technology. 2008. Retrieved 13 April 2013.
- ↑ Halliburton Board of Directors
External links
| Academic offices | ||
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| Preceded by George Erik Rupp |
President of Rice University 1993–2004 |
Succeeded by David Leebron |