Chapter 4: William Tilden: Relentless Advocate of Chem. Soc. Admission
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Published:13 Sep 2024
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Allies of Pioneering Women Chemists
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William Tilden never attained much recognition. His chemical research did not result in any great discoveries. However, in the context of this book, he is as worthy of inclusion as the more famous names. Tilden took up the cause of admission of women chemists to the Chemical Society, following on from Ramsay’s efforts, and more than any other individual, pursued this goal relentlessly. Uniquely, Tilden authored obituaries of two women scientists who died young: Constance Naden and Kathleen Leeds. It was Tilden who also hired Martha Whiteley as a faculty member, enabling her to subsequently make her own contributions to chemistry and chemical education.