Dow scientists and engineers are among the most decorated in the industry for product discoveries, advancements and lifetime achievements.
In 2007, Dow received recognition for its own energy and greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Examples include achievements as an Energy Champion by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Save Energy Now program:
- Dow was recognized for outstanding energy savings at its Freeport, Texas complex. Through efficiency upgrades at its largest site in the world, Dow generated $3 million in annual cost savings and eliminated 600,000 MMBtu of annual energy use, which is the equivalent of 32,000 metric tons of CO2.
- Dow’s St. Charles, Louisiana site was recognized for achieving more than 250,000 MMBtu of annual energy savings.
Awards
Scientists and engineers in Dow Research & Development are among the leaders in their fields. Dow innovators are consistently earning awards and honors. Here are some of their recent industry accolades:
| August 2009 |
| August 06, 2009 |
Suarez Named Engineer of the Year; Rodriguez Earns Professional Achievement |
| January 2009 |
| January 15, 2009 |
Dow Employee Receives Chemical Engineering Magazine Personal Achievement Award |
| October 2008 |
| October 10, 2008 |
Larre Receives HENAAC Lifetime Achievement Award |
| September 2008 |
| September 18, 2008 |
Ted Carnahan Receives 2008 SCI Gordon E. Moore Medal |
| September 12, 2008 |
DAS Scientists Win International Prize |
| September 08, 2008 |
Kresge is Co-Recipient of 2008 Thomas Alva Edison Patent Award |
| August 2008 |
| August 13, 2008 |
Materials Transformation Group Team Members Win Award |
| August 05, 2008 |
Simon Lee Earns First Dow Sustainability Innovator Award |
| July 2008 |
| July 14, 2008 |
Bhasin Recieves IEC Division Fellow Award |
| June 2008 |
| June 26, 2008 |
Innovative Insect Control Technology Earns Dow another Green Chemistry Award |
| May 2008 |
| May 27, 2008 |
Dow Coating Solutions and Dow Emulsion Polymers R&D Teams Win Best Paper Award |
| February 2008 |
| February 26, 2008 |
Golden Torch Award Strengthens NSBE Relationship |
| February 2007 |
| February 27, 2007 |
First Dow R&D Fellowship Award Presented to Jim Stevens |
| February 20, 2007 |
Charles Kresge Elected into National Academy of Engineering |
