Background
Dreyfuss, Patricia was born on April 28, 1932 in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Edmund T. and Anna J. (Oberc) Gajewski.
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Patricia Dreyfuss
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Patricia Dreyfuss, American Chemist, researcher. Achievements include 4 patents in field Centennial scholar U. Rochester, 1950-1954; Sohio fellow U. Akron, 1960, National Science Foundation Cooperative Graduate fellow, 1961-1963, International fellow American Association of University Women, 1964-1965, National Institutes of Health Special fellow, 1972-1973.
Education
Bachelor of Science Chemistry, U. Rochester, 1954; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Akron, 1964.
Career
Postdoctoral fellow, U. Liverpool (England), 1963-1965;
research chemist, Benjamin Franklin Goodrich, Brecksville, Ohio., 1965-1971;
research associate, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1971-1973;
senior research associate, Case Western Reserve U., Cleveland, 1973-1974;
research associate, Institute Polymers Science, U. Akron, Ohio., 1974-1984;
senior research scientist, research professor, Michigan Molecular Institute, Midland, 1984-1990. Visiting research fellow U. Bristol, 1972. Consultant in field, since 1974.
Visiting professor.Polish Academy Sciences, Poland, 1974. Adjunct Professor Center Michigan U., Mount Pleasant, Michigan Tech U., Houghton, 1986-1992, Michigan Molecular Institute, Midland, 1990-1992.
Achievements
Membership
Flutist West Suburban Philharmonic Orchestra, Lakewood, Ohio, 1969-1975, Midland (Michigan) Cmty. Orchestra, 1990-1997. Explorer advisor Explorer post 2069 Boy Scouts American, Akron, 1975-1981.
Secretary, board directors Adhesion Society, 1976-1988. Treasurer League of Women Voters, 1959-1960. Member ensemble Blessed Sacrament Church, Midland;occasional flute soloist.
Member American Chemical Society (central region meeting chairman 1984-1990, loc. secretary chairman, vice chairman, secretary and board directors Akron chapter 1974-1984, board directors Midland chapter 1985-1989, Outstanding Leadership Performance award 1981, Distinguished Svc. award Akron chapter 1985), American Association of University Women (board directors Akron chapter).
Connections
Married M. Peter Dreyfuss, Jan.30, 1954. Children: David Daniel, Simeon Karl.
