Margaret J Andrew
| Margaret J Andrew | |
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| File:Margart J Andrew.jpgMargart J Andrew.jpg | |
| Born | March 2, 1908 Dayton, OH |
| 💀Died | September 5, 2000 Oakwood, OHSeptember 5, 2000 |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 🏫 Education | Bachelor's Degree in Banking |
| 🎓 Alma mater | The Ohio State University |
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Margaret J Andrew
Margaret J. Andrew (March 2, 1908 – September 5, 2000) was born in Dayton, Ohio.[1] She was a pioneer for women in science and technology, making advancements that impact our daily lives today.[1] Her work as an experimental engineer led to two patents for improving dishwashing and clothes washing appliances.[1] In addition to her professional endeavors, Margaret had a passion for fine cooking and cuisine.[2]
Family
Margaret was the daughter of James E. and Mary L. (Darst) Andrew. She had two brothers, Herbert and Ralph Andrew, and two sisters, Alma Gerhard and Emma Caroline Heath.[3]
Education
Andrew graduated from Steele High School, which was in Dayton, Ohio.[1] Upon her graduation, she began her collegiate career at The Ohio State University. Andrew was an active member of the OSU chapter of the Sigma Kappa sorority.[1] Notably, one of her major achievements was being the first woman to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in banking and finance from OSU.[1]
Career
Andrew's career path took her to the General Motors company in the Frigidaire division.[4] For 17 years, she worked within the customer research department.[4] This position allowed her to reach consumers by going door to door to hear how they were utilizing the products.[4] The insight that she gained from these conversations was used to create adjustments to the top rack inside of a dishwasher.[4] The original design only allowed for 12 glasses.[4] Andrew determined that she could modify the rack to hold 26 glasses.[4] Her work as an experimental engineer resulted in two different patents, both issued in her name.[4] On September 26, 1957, Andrew filed the "Dish Rack for Domestic Appliance" patent.[5] The US2910207A patent was granted and published on October 27, 1959.[5] Her patents were not exclusively associated with dishwashing though. Her work also benefited the world of clothes washing. Her work helped improve the agitation control of the washing machine.[4] After 37 years, Andrew retired from Frigidaire.[3]
Publications
Margaret Andrew became a published author in 1983 with the book Home Food Care.[4] The book's focus was on a method of food preparation that involved cooking, sealing and freezing items.[1] The method was researched, tested, and optimized by Andrew.[1]
Affiliations
Andrew was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.[3] In 2003, the church, in partnership with Sinclair College, created a scholarship in her name, the Margaret J. Andrew Memorial Scholarship for Culinary Students.[2] Westminster Presbyterian wanted to help facilitate Andrew's goal of financially assisting and supporting those wishing to obtain careers in the field of Culinary Arts.[2] Andrew was also a member of the American Association of University Women, The Life member, Dayton OSU Alumni Club, Dayton Music Club, Dayton Federation of Women Club, and the Dayton Women's Club.[3]
Awards
In 1986, Andrew was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame.[4] The honor is bestowed on women from Ohio who have made “significant contributions to the social, economic, political and cultural growth” within the state and nationally.[4] She was also the first woman elected President of the Ohio Valley Section of Food Technologists.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Ohio Women's Hall of Fame | State Archives | Ohio History Connection". resources.ohiohistory.org. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Margaret J. Andrew Memorial Scholarship for Culinary Students - Sinclair's Online Scholarship Application". sinclair.academicworks.com. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 “Margaret J. Andrew, 1908 – 2000". Obituaries, Xenia Daily Gazette. (2000, September 7). Xenia Daily Gazette Newspaper Archives.
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 "Overcoming Obstacles: Dayton Women Inventors". udayton.edu. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 US2910207A, Andrew, Margaret J., "Dish rack for domestic appliance", issued 1959-10-27
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