Martin Ittner

Martin Hill Ittner (May 2, 1870, Berlin Heights, Ohio - April 22, 1945, Jersey City, New Jersey) was a chemist working for Colgate, now known as Colgate-Palmolive. He is best known for his contributions to applied chemistry, including the development of toothpaste and detergen

Bachelor of Phil. from Washington University, 1892

Bachelor of Science from Washington University, 1894

Masters (1895( and PhD (1896) from Harvard University

Honorary PhD from Colgate University, 1930

Honorary L.L.D. from Washington University, 1938

Ittner received an honorary doctorate of science from Colgate University in 1930. On June 7, 1938, Ittner gave a commencement speech on The Function of Technology in Modern Society at Washington University, where he was awarded an honorary degree.