Seymour Calvert served for 11 months in the Special Engineering Detachment at Los Alamos. He specialized as a chemical engineer, and carried out experiments with beryllium that were often dangerous. After serving, Calvert went back to college and graduated with a B.S. in chemical engineering from Michigan Tech University. He later went on to get both a M.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Michigan. After a distinguished academic and professional career, Calvert passed away in San Diego, Califronia in February 2002.
Seymour Calvert
Chemical EngineerLos Alamos, NM
Manhattan Project VeteranMilitary VeteranSpecial Engineer Detachment
Seymour Calvert’s Timeline
19431946 Begins service at Los Alamos as a member of the Special Engineering Detachment. Through 1946 he works at the facility as a chemical engineer.
1946 Calvert leaves Los Alamos and returns to college. He will go on to receive a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in chemical engineering.