Bettye Washington Greene

Bettye Washington Greene was a pioneering American chemist who broke racial and gender barriers in her field. She made significant contributions to the development of plastics and polymers, working for major companies like Dow Chemical. Greene was the first African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Arkansas. Her research helped improve manufacturing processes and product performance. Throughout her career, she was also an advocate for education and diversity in science, inspiring future generations of scientists and contributing to advancements in industrial chemistry.