Lilia Ann Abron
Personal Information
Born: 1945
Country of Birth: USA
Nationality: USA
Ethnicity: Black
Education
LeMoyne-Owen College BS Chemistry 1966; Washington University, St. Louis MS Environmental Engineering 1968; University of Iowa PhD Chemical Engineering 1972
Professional Life
Field of Study: Chemical Engineering; Environmental Engineering
Institution/Corporation: Tennessee State University; Vanderbilt University; Howard University; University of DC; PEER Consultants
Degrees & Memberships: Member: Engineering Distinguished Alumni Academy @ the University of Iowa, 1996; American Academy of Arts & Science, 2004 Fellow
Awards & Achievements
Awards: William W. Grimes Award for Excellence in Chemical Engineering, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, 1993; Hancher-Finkbine Alumni Medallion, Finkbine Society of the University of Iowa, 1999; National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame, 1999; Magic Hands Award, LeMoyne-Owen College, May 2001; Alumni Achievement Award, Washington University School of Engineering & Applied Science, 2001; Superior Achievement, American Academy of Environmental Engineers & Scientists, 2012
Achievements: first African-American woman to earn a PhD in chemical engineering
1st Black female to earn a PhD in chemical engineering
Born prematurely at home in Memphis, TN & taken by cab to hospital because ambulances weren't available to Blacks in Memphis at the time
Was a girl scout & sang in her church choir
Founder of PEER in US & Africa; goal is to solve environmental problems in providing sustainable housing to the poor
Her company provides financial support to science fair participants