Diane Grob Schmidt

Diane Grob Schmidt
Alma materUniversity of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1967)
University of Tennessee Knoxville
University of Cincinnati (1981)
Scientific career
FieldsOrganic Chemistry, Cosmetic Chemistry
InstitutionsProcter & Gamble

Diane Grob Schmidt (born November 1945) is an American chemist, who was the executive at Procter & Gamble Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1981 to 2014.[1][2] In 2015, she served as president of the American Chemical Society (ACS).[3] As of 2022, she was serving as the chair of the board of visitors for the department of chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.[4]

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,[5] 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.[6] As a section head, she was responsible for safety and regulatory affairs.[7] She has also been an adjunct professor in the department of chemistry in the University of Cincinnati.[5]

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.[8]

She has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and the Journal of Chemical Health & Safety.[9]

Diane Grob Schmidt is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and of the American Industrial Hygiene Association.[6] 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.[6] These included three consecutive terms on the board of directors.[7] In 2015, she became president of the American Chemical Society (ACS).[3] Her presidential theme was “Inspiring and Innovating for Tomorrow.”[1] She co-edited 5 books while in the Presidential succession and wrote introductions and chapters in each.

Awards and honors

  • 2016, Fellow, National Academy of Inventors[10]
  • 2016, Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science[11]
  • 2014, Distinguished Alumna of the University of Cincinnati[12]
  • 2012, Henry A. Hill Award, ACS Division of Professional Relations[13]
  • 2011, Fellow, American Chemical Society[14]
  • 2004, Fellow, ACS Chemical Health & Safety Division[6]
  • 1995, Distinguished Alumna, from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga[5]
  • 1994, Distinguished Scientist of Cincinnati, from the Engineers and Scientists of Cincinnati (first woman so honored)[6]
  • 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. ^ "Diane Schmidt | Department of Chemistry". 2018-01-05. Retrieved 2022-03-16.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Diane Schmidt Chair, Board of Visitors". University of Tennessee, Knoxville Department of Chemistry. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ a b "ACS president to deliver keynote at Elastomer Conference". Rubber & Plastics News Report. July 27, 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  8. ^ "Ten Things You Didn't Know about UTC". Tennessee Alumnus. 6 September 2011. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  9. ^ "McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Alumni and Faculty Members Honored for Achievements". McMicken College of Arts and Sciences. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  10. ^ "Fellows". NAI Fellows. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  11. ^ "2016 Fellows". AAAS. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  12. ^ "Alumni Recipients". University of Cincinnati. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  13. ^ "Chemistry Board of Visitors Chair Received The Henry Hill Award from ACS". The University of Tennessee Knoxville. April 10, 2012. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
  14. ^ "2011 ACS Fellows". ACS Chemistry for Life. Retrieved 9 December 2015.
External audio
audio icon “2015 ACS President Diane Grob Schmidt's Invitation to the ACS National Meeting in Boston ”, American Chemical Society