Stevens, Dr. Henry C. and Mrs. Jean Chemistry Fellowship
The Dr. Henry C. and Mrs. Jean Stevens Chemistry Fellowship was established in 2006 by Dr. Henry C. and Jean Stevens. Henry Stevens, an industrial scientist and adjunct faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, has 39 patents to his name and has served The University of Akron for more than 30 years.
In 2003, Dr. Stevens was recognized by the University with the Arts and Sciences Chairs’ Award for Adjunct Faculty Service. Many of the students Dr. Stevens taught have gone on to become leaders in their fields. Dr. Stevens’ experience as an industrial scientist, senior supervisor, and manager of university research and development with PPG Industries helped him to teach students “science in the world outside,” which brings out the best abilities of his students.
Henry and Jean Stevens wish to demonstrate their strong commitment to academic excellence at the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry. The Dr. Henry C. Stevens and Mrs. Jean Stevens Chemistry Fellowship provides support to one or more graduate students in chemistry. The student will receive a grant toward his/her educational expenses above and beyond tuition and fee expenses. The specific purpose of the fellowship is to attract highly qualified students into the Ph.D. program in chemistry. Selections will be made by the chair of the Department of Chemistry and will be based on scholastic achievement, superior character, and leadership.