Chains of Opportunity: The University of Akron and the Emergence of The Polymer Age 1909–2007

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Mark D. Bowles has authored or coauthored seven books on the history of space exploration, nuclear research, and medicine. His book, Science in Flux, won the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics ’ 2005 History Manuscript Award, which is presented each year for the best historical manuscript dealing with the impact of aeronautics and astronautics on society. He received his B.A. in Psychology (1991) and M.A. in History (1993) from the University of Akron. He earned his Ph.D. in the History of Technology (1999) from Case Western Reserve University and his MBA in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix (2005). He founded Belle History in 2007. He is married to Nancy and they have a daughter, Isabelle. He can be reached at mark@bellehistory.com. 357 Bowles.267-364 6/16/08 4:25 PM Page 357 Bowles.267-364 6/16/08 4:25 PM Page 358 Bowles.267-364 6/16/08 4:25 PM Page 359 Bowles.267-364 6/16/08 4:25 PM Page 360 Bowles.267-364 6/16/08 4:25 PM Page 361 Bowles.267-364 6/16/08 4:25 PM Page 362 Bowles.267-364 6/16/08 4:25 PM Page 363 Bowles.267-364 6/16/08 4:25 PM Page 364 ...