Herbert H. Dow

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:physicist
Industrialist
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Chemical_Society
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Midland,_Michigan
gptkbp:awards Honorary_Doctorate_from_University_of_Michigan
gptkbp:born February 26, 1866
gptkbp:children gptkb:Herbert_H._Dow_Jr.
gptkbp:contribution Support for local businesses
Advocacy for economic development
Development of synthetic rubber
Advocacy for public health initiatives
Promotion of STEM education
Promotion of sustainable practices
Support for scientific research
Support for arts and culture
Support for community development
Support for local education initiatives
Support for environmental conservation efforts
Support for historical preservation
Promotion of community engagement
Advancements in chemical education
Support for workforce development programs
Advocacy for environmental responsibility
Bromine extraction process
Promotion of industrial research
Development of new chemical products
Support for diversity and inclusion initiatives
Advancements in agricultural chemicals
Advancements in water treatment chemicals
Advocacy for social responsibility in business
Innovations in plastics
Philanthropic contributions to health care
Pioneering work in chemical manufacturing
Research in chemical safety
gptkbp:died October 15, 1930
gptkbp:education gptkb:University_of_Michigan
gptkbp:field Chemistry
gptkbp:founded gptkb:Dow_Chemical_Company
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Herbert H. Dow
gptkbp:influenced Environmental chemistry
Modern chemistry
Chemical_industry
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:John_D._Rockefeller
gptkbp:inventor Electrochemical processes
gptkbp:involvedIn Philanthropy
gptkbp:knownFor Innovative chemical processes
Founder_of_Dow_Chemical_Company
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:Dow_Chemical_Company
gptkbp:nationality American
gptkbp:occupation Businessman
gptkbp:researchAreas Chemical_engineering
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Midland,_Michigan
gptkbp:spouse gptkb:Grace_A._Dow