University of Utah College of Science Hall of Fame

In 1997, the University of Utah's College of Science Advisory Board created an annual award that would honor a person in the community who had distinguished themselves in their career and formed a strong affiliation with the College of Science. To select a Hall of Fame recipient, the Advisory Board uses the following criteria:

  • An individual who is an acknowledged leader in the scientific or science-related community and whose professional and community service is recognized by peers and associates as truly outstanding.
  • An individual who has a clear affinity with or connection to the College of Science and the University of Utah, but who is not necessarily an alumnus of the college.
  • An individual who has shown an interest in and support for the College of Science.
  • Candidates from both within and outside Utah are eligible.

Rodney H. Brady was the first recipient of the College of Science's Hall of Fame. Jon M. Huntsman followed suit in 1998. In May, 2001, John E. Warnock was inducted to the Hall of Fame during the convocation ceremony. Mr. Gary L. Crocker became the fourth member on May 10, 2002, during the convocation ceremony. The recognition board is located across from the Dean's office on the second floor of the James Talmage Building.

Dr. Rodney H. Brady

Through his service in local and national government, education, business and public service, Dr. Rodney H. Brady has established an honorable legacy as a versatile and energetic leader.

Dr. Brady's commitment to science education is grounded in his knowledge that a deeper understanding of science and technology is integral to the success of current and future generations. A founding member of the College of Science Advisory Board at the University of Utah, Dr. Brady has worked tirelessly and selflessly to advance high-quality education and research in the sciences and mathematics.

In the past 30 years, the Sandy, Utah, native also has served in such notable positions as President of Weber State College, a member of the sub-cabinet of the President of the United States, and President and CEO of Bonneville International Corporation, a major broadcasting and communications company, and Deseret Management Corporation, an international corporation holding company.

The College of Science is proud to honor Dr. Rodney H. Brady as the first inductee into the Science Hall of Fame.

John M. Huntsman

A native of Blackfoot, Idaho, Jon M. Huntsman is the founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Huntsman Corporation and Huntsman Chemical Corporation, the largest privately held chemical company in the United States. He is the recipient of the prestigious Kavaler Award as the chemical industry's outstanding Chief Executive Officer.

Mr. Huntsman graduated from the Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, and later earned his MBA degree at the University of Southern California. He is the recipient of five honorary doctorate degrees. He has served his nation first as a U.S. Naval gunnery officer and then under President Richard M. Nixon as Special Assistant to the President and White House Staff Secretary.

He has served on a broad range of corporate, civic and cultural boards, including the Board of Governors of the American Red Cross, Vice Chairman of the Board of United States Chamber of Commerce, and member of the Board of Directors of Bankers Trust of New York and Campbell Soup Company. He is past Chairman of the Board of Utah Symphony Orchestra, and a co-chair of the National Prostate Cancer Coalition.

Mr. Huntsman's record as a philanthropist is legendary. He has dedicated his efforts and his resources to improving education opportunities and to alleviating human suffering on a global scale. These include the establishment of the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, now one of America's premier cancer centers, and his significant efforts to rebuild the country of Armenia after the earthquake of 1988. He is also a major contributor to the Henry Eyring Presidential Endowed Chair in Chemistry at the University of Utah. Numerous major gifts of the homeless and the underprivileged mark him as one of America's foremost concerned citizens.

The College of Science is honored to include Jon M. Huntsman in the Science Hall of Fame.

John E. Warnock

Utah native John E. Warnock recently retired as Chairman of the Board of Adobe Systems, Inc., a company he co-founded in 1982 with Charles Geschke. For three decades, Dr. Warnock has been respected as an innovator in the field of computer software. Under Warnock's technical leadership, Adobe has pioneered the development of world-renowned graphics, publishing, internet and electronic document technologies that have revolutionized the field of visual communication. Dr. Warnock holds six patents and is one of the world's most respected computer software innovators.

Dr. Warnock has served as a director on the Boards of Adobe Systems, Netscape Communications Corporation, Evans & Sutherland Corporation, The Tech Museum of Innovation, and The American Film Institute.

Warnock is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and holds a Ph.D. in electrical engineering (computer science), a M.S. in mathematics and a B.S. in mathematics and philosophy from the University of Utah.

The College of Science welcomes John E. Warnock into the Hall of Fame.

Gary L. Crocker

The College of Science welcomes Gary L. Crocker as the fourth member of the College of Science Hall of Fame. Mr. Crocker was inducted during convocation on Friday, May 10, 2002.

Mr. Crocker is President of Crocker Ventures, and currently serves as Chairman of the Board of ARUP, Inc., and several other medical laboratory and drug delivery technology companies. In the community, Mr. Crocker serves as Vice-Chair, University of Utah Board of Trustees, Chairman of the Utah Youth Village, and Trustee for the University hospital. His leadership role in the Youth Village's program for troubled families, "Families First," has enabled the Village to serve hundreds of struggling low-income families.

Recently, due to the generosity of Mr. Crocker, the College of Science has established a Science House on Officers' Circle, Fort Douglas. The Crocker Science House is a great asset to students within our College, as it provides on-campus housing and a close-knit community of scholars.

The College of Science recognizes Gary L. Crocker as the fourth inductee to the Hall of Fame.