Sidney Musher

Sidney Musher (1905–1990) was an American chemist.[1]

Biography

Musher studied at Johns Hopkins University. During his career, he worked for companies such as Van Camp's, Cooper Laboratories and founded Aveeno.[2][3]

Musher was an advocate for technological development in Israel. He helped establish institutes such as the Robert Szold Institute for Applied Science and Technology and the Israel Research and Development Corporation.[2][4]

In 1974, Musher established a visiting lectureship at Hebrew University.[2]

Among the recognitions he received include, Ben Gurion Award in 1988 by Ben Gurion University and an honorary doctoral degree awarded by the Hebrew University in 1990.[2]

A building at Weizmann Institute of Science is named after him.[2]

References
  1. "Musher, Sidney | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  2. Narvaez, Alfonso A. (1990-11-22). "Sidney Musher, 85, Inventor, Executive And Philanthropist". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  3. "Musher Family". www.columbia.edu. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
  4. "PHARMACEUTICAL INVENTOR SIDNEY MUSHER, 85". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
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