Leonard Carmichael
Leonard Carmichael | |
|---|---|
| 7th Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution | |
| In office 1953–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander Wetmore |
| Succeeded by | Sidney Dillon Ripley |
| 7th President of Tufts College | |
| In office 1938–1952 | |
| Preceded by | George Stewart Miller |
| Succeeded by | Nils Yngve Wessell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 9, 1898 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | September 16, 1973 (aged 74) Washington, DC, US |
| Known for | Psychology |
| Awards | Public Welfare Medal (1972) |
| Education | Tufts University (BS) Harvard University (PhD) |
| Scientific career | |
| Institutions | National Geographic |
| Doctoral advisor | Walter Fenno Dearborn |
| Notable students | Harold Schlosberg |
Leonard Carmichael (November 9, 1898 – September 16, 1973) was an American educator and psychologist. In addition, he became the seventh secretary of the Smithsonian Institution in 1953.