Diane Grob Schmidt

Diane Grob Schmidt grew up in Lorain, Ohio, and Chattanooga, Tennessee. her M.S. from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and her Ph.D. in organic chemistry from the University of Cincinnati in 1981. ==Career==

Diane Grob Schmidt joined Procter & Gamble Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 1981 and retired in 2014. She has also been an adjunct professor in the department of chemistry in the University of Cincinnati. She has served on the editorial boards of the Journal of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists and the Journal of Chemical Health & Safety. Diane Grob Schmidt is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and of the American Industrial Hygiene Association. These included three consecutive terms on the board of directors. Her presidential theme was “Inspiring and Innovating for Tomorrow.” 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 • 2016, Fellow, American Association for the Advancement of Science • 2014, Distinguished Alumna of the University of Cincinnati • 2012, Henry A. Hill Award, ACS Division of Professional Relations • 2011, Fellow, American Chemical Society • 2004, Fellow, ACS Chemical Health & Safety Division • 1995, Distinguished Alumna, from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga • 1994, Distinguished Scientist of Cincinnati, from the Engineers and Scientists of Cincinnati (first woman so honored) • Sigma Xi (life member) • Iota Sigma Pi (life member) ==References==