Lois Aileen Bey
Lois Bey | |
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| Born | May 8, 1929 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Illinois Institute of Technology |
| Occupation | Chemical engineer |
| Known for | First woman to graduate in chemical engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology |
Lois Aileen Bey (born May 8, 1929) is an American chemical engineer who overcame overt sexism throughout her lifetime. On June 9, 1950, she made history as the first woman to graduate from the chemical engineering program at Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). She was also the only woman in the program at that time. Her graduation ceremony took place at the Civic Opera House.