Chemistry and Biochemistry

Percy Lavon Julian and DePauw University

Percy Lavon Julian is one of DePauw's best known alumni. The following links provide extensive information about the life and science of Percy.

Percy Julian

DePauw Celebrates Percy L. Julian '20

Synthesis of Physostigmine (DePauw is a National Historic Chemical Landmark)

Science Alive! The Life and Science of Percy Lavon Julian (from the Chemical Heritage Foundation)

National Inventors Hall of Fame Julian profile

Black Inventors Julian profile

Percy Lavon Julian Middle School in Oak Park Illinois (Scroll down for extensive info on PLJ)