
Pronouns
she/her/hers
Title
Polymer Chemist
Degrees
BS in Chemistry, Tuskegee Institute
PhD in Physical Chemistry, Wayne State University
Bio/Description
This scientist is most known for...
Bettye was a polymer chemist thought to be the first Black female chemist to be employed at Dow Chemical Company. Bettye was a promoted to the rank of Senior Research Specialist with a specialization in Latex products.
Active Research Era: 20th century
Date of Death: 1995
Related Princeton Course(s):
MSE 301, CBE 415, MAE 324, MSE 324
“Dr. Bettye Washington Greene (1935-1995).” Science History Institute Digital Collections, https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/t722h939f.