Stacie Santhany joined Dow in 2001 after receiving a Chemical Engineering degree from Michigan State University. She began her career in the Ag Process Research group where she helped to develop and commercially launch various molecules for Dow AgroSciences. In 2007, she switched focus to amine chemistries, where she led the separations effort as part of an innovative Coatings program. Stacie then expanded on her amines chemistry knowledge, taking over leadership of the ethyleneamines research and development efforts in the continuous pilot systems in Midland. In 2011, Stacie transitioned to Dow Energy Materials R&D to lead the lithium manganese iron phosphate cathode materials project for lithium ion batteries. Over the course of her time in Core R&D and Business R&D, Stacie gained expertise in process development, separations, solids processing, and a number of other fundamental engineering areas. In 2015, she took on the position of Technical Leader for the Solids Processing discipline of Engineering and Process Sciences (E&PS) in Core R&D. In 2017, she expanded her role to lead the Process Development team in E&PS. This year Stacie has the opportunity to lead the Statistics team in R&D, as well as continuing her Process Development leadership role.
Outside of work, Stacie enjoys being active in AIChE organizations where she is the past-chair of Mid-Michigan AIChE and was the co-chair for PDS2017. She is a big advocate for STEM outreach in the local area, where she volunteers with the Dow STEM Ambassadors and MMAIChE Young Professional Outreach. Outside of science, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Brian, and two children, Taylor (5th grade) and Carter (2nd grade). She is an avid Spartan fan and enjoys watching MSU sports. She also enjoys spending time outside whether it is summer, enjoying activities such as camping, or winter, enjoying activities such as downhill skiing.