Diane Grob Schmidt

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Diane Grob Schmidt
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Alma materUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; University of Cincinnati
Scientific career
FieldsOrganic Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry
InstitutionsProcter & Gamble

Diane Grob Schmidt (born November 1945) is an American chemist, who worked for Procter & Gamble Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio from 1981 to 2014.[1] In 2015, she served as president of the American Chemical Society (ACS).[2]

Education[]

Diane Grob Schmidt grew up in Lorain, Ohio and Chattanooga, Tennessee.[1] She graduated from Red Bank High School in the class of 1963. She received her A.B. from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 1967,[3] her M.S. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati in 1981.[1]

Career[]

Diane Grob Schmidt joined Procter & Gamble Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio in 1981 and retired in 2014.[1] She was appointed as a senior scientist from 1992 to 1997 and as section head beginning in 1997.[4] As a section head, she was responsible for safety and regulatory affairs.[5] She has also been an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Chemistry in the University of Cincinnati.[3]

Diane Grob Schmidt holds a number of patents, including a patent for Pert Plus shampoo and conditioner formula. She led the team of scientists at Procter & Gamble who developed Pert Plus, the first combined shampoo and conditioner.[6]

She has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and the Journal of Chemical Health & Safety.[7]

Diane Grob Schmidt is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.[4] She has been a member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 1968 and has held a wide variety of positions whose scope has included chemical health and safety, and chemistry & the law.[4] These included three consecutive terms on the Board of Directors.[5] In 2015, she became president of the American Chemical Society (ACS).[2] Her presidential theme was “Inspiring and Innovating for Tomorrow.”[1]

Awards and honors[]

  • 2014, Distinguished Alumna of the University of Cincinnati[8]
  • 2012, Henry A. Hill Award, ACS Division of Professional Relations[9]
  • 2011, Fellow, ACS[10]
  • 2004, Fellow, ACS Chemical Health & Safety Division[4]
  • 1995, Distinguished Alumna, from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga[3]
  • 1994, Distinguished Scientist of Cincinnati, from the Engineers and Scientists of Cincinnati (first woman so honored)[4]
  • Sigma Xi (life member)
  • Iota Sigma Pi (life member)

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e Grob Schmidt, Diane (2015). "You And ACS: Relevant, Energized, Committed" (PDF). Chembond. Spring: 10–12. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  2. ^ a b Coyle, Joan (December 18, 2013). "Diane Grob Schmidt elected 2015 president of world's largest scientific society". ACS Chemistry for Life. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "UTC alumna becomes 2015 president of world's largest scientific society". UTC News. University of Tennessee Chattanooga. January 23, 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d e "For President-Elect: Diane Grob Schmidt". Chemical & Engineering News. 91 (37): 38–40. September 16, 2013. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  5. ^ a b "ACS president to deliver keynote at Elastomer Conference". Rubber & Plastics News Report. July 27, 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  6. ^ "Ten Things You Didn't Know about UTC". Tennessee Alumnus. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  7. ^ "McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Alumni and Faculty Members Honored for Achievements". McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Alumni Recipients". University of Cincinnati. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  9. ^ "Chemistry Board of Visitors Chair Received The Henry Hill Award from ACS". The University of Tennessee Knoxville. April 10, 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  10. ^ "2011 ACS Fellows". ACS Chemistry for Life. Retrieved 9 December 2015.

External links[]

External audio
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audio icon “2015 ACS President Diane Grob Schmidt's Invitation to the ACS National Meeting in Boston ”, American Chemical Society
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