Bettye Washington Greene
Personal Information
Born: 1935
Died: 1995
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: Black
Education
Tuskegee Institute BS Chemistry 1955; Wayne State University PhD Physical Chemistry 1965
Professional Life
Field of Study: Physical Chemistry
Institution/Corporation: Dow Chemicals
Degrees & Memberships: Member: Sigma Xi; charter member Midlands, Michigan Alumni Chapter Delta Sigma Theta
Awards & Achievements
Awards: None found
Achievements: 1st African-American PhD chemist to work in a professional capacity at Dow Chemicals Corp where she researched latex & polymers; holds 3 patents
1st African-American female PhD chemist to work in a professional position at Dow Chemical Company
Attended segregated public schools
Was an expert in latex materials & polymers
Before joining Dow she taught undergraduate chemistry
Worked at Dow for 25 years
Was a charter member of Midland, Michigan Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta
Held 3 patents