David Harpp

David Harpp
Harpp in 2019
Born
David Noble Harpp

(1937-01-20)January 20, 1937
DiedFebruary 14, 2026(2026-02-14) (aged 89)
Occupations
  • Chemist
  • academic
Known forScience communication
TitleTomlinson Chair in Science Education at McGill University
Board member of
  • Editorial Board, Journal of Sulfur Chemistry
  • Board of Governors, McGill University
Awards
  • Union Carbide Award for Chemical Education
  • National Catalyst Award
  • McNeil Medal
  • Edward Leete Award
  • Michael Smith Award for the promotion of science
Academic background
EducationPhD, Organic chemistry
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina
Academic work
DisciplineOrganic chemistry
Sub-discipline
  • Organosulfur
  • selenium
InstitutionsMcGill University

David Noble Harpp (January 20, 1937 – February 14, 2026) was an American chemist, science communicator and award-winning university professor. He held the Tomlinson Chair in Science Education at McGill University.