Edward Ray Weidlein was a chemist and later Director, Chairman, and President at the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research.
Career
He served as president of the American Chemical Society in 1937 and of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
Achievements
His awards included the Chemical Industry Medal in 1935, the Priestley Medal in 1948 and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Founders Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Field of Chemical Engineering in 1966.
William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement
Priestley Medal; Chemical Industry Medal
The Chemical Industry Medal is an annual American award given to an industrial chemist by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).; The Priestley Medal is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry.
The Chemical Industry Medal is an annual American award given to an industrial chemist by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI).; The Priestley Medal is the highest honor conferred by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and is awarded for distinguished service in the field of chemistry.