Greene, Bettye Washington
1935-1995 · Contribution: 1965
First African American woman hired as a research chemist at the Dow Chemical Company
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Impact on the world
Conducted extensive polymer research at Dow Chemical that advanced latex and polymer production methods, while also working to support the advancement of women within the American Chemical Society.
Life & background
A chemist who earned her bachelor's degree from Tuskegee Institute and her PhD from Wayne State University, Greene became the first African American woman hired as a research chemist at the Dow Chemical Company in 1965. She conducted extensive research on polymers and latex products during her tenure, while remaining an active member of the American Chemical Society and an advocate for women's advancement in the sciences.
Sources
- Have Fun With History (Black Chemists); ACS Publications (Langmuir Virtual Special Issue)
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