Milton Harris: Engineering Hall of Fame - 1998

Milton Harris received his doctorate in chemistry from Yale in 1929. An innovator, inventor, and a leader in textile fiber utilization, he developed shrink-proof wool, permanent press treatment of wool, and wrinkle-resistant cotton finishing. He revolutionized the razor blade shaving industry during his long association with Gillette. Milton Harris received top honors from many professional societies for his work in applied science and was energetic in corporate and university advisory groups throughout his career. The Milton Harris Chair in Polymer Chemistry was OSU's first fully funded chair. Dealing with new materials and products, the faculty member occupying this chair interacts substantially with colleagues in the College of Engineering.