A synopsis of Dr. Priddy's CV is as follows:

Education

Ph.D. Organic Chemistry - 1971 - Michigan State University

Main Accomplishments

·  >60 Issued United States Patents

·  >100 Scientific publications including 5 encyclopedia articles and 8 book chapters

·  Author/Editor of book “Modern Styrenic Polymers” Wiley 2003

Industrial Experience

·  >30 years experience with Dow Plastics

·  Pioneered the development of GPC-UV/vis analysis of plastics

·  Pioneered the development of Controlled Radical Polymerization (CRP)

·  Pioneered the development of continuous anionic polymerization of styrene

Academic Network

·  Adjunct Professor at Michigan Technological University

·  Adjunct Professor at Central Michigan University

·  Member of Michigan Macromolecular Institute

·  External Advisory Committee: Colorado School of Mines - 1997 - present

Honors, Awards, and Memberships

- Nominated for "International Scientist of the Year" award for 2005

- Awarded “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Dow Polystyrene Business – 2001

- Awarded National American Chemical Society (ACS) PMSE Fellowship – 2001

- Industrial Advisor to Executive Board of National ACS POLY Div. – 1999 to 2002

- Invited Keynote speaker for  ACS "Chemistry in Industry Conference"  September 2004

- Member Editorial Advisory Board - Designed Monomers and Polymers Journal

- Member National ACS POLY Division Program Committee – 1996 to present

- Outstanding Achievement in the Chemical Sciences Award by ACS  – 1995

- Member of POLY, PMSE, and Business Management Divisions of ACS