Harry Roger Drackett, Chemical Engineering

Harry Drackett (1885-1948) graduated from The Ohio State University in 1907 with a bachelor of science in chemical engineering

He eventually went to work for the company his parents founded, P.W. Drackett & Sons, which developed industrial and home care cleaning products, based in Cincinnati. In 1933, Drackett developed Windex, which because of its convenience and successful advertising soon became the first successful glass cleaner on the market.

Drackett remained active with Ohio State after his graduation and served on many boards and committees, including as chair of the Alumni Advisory Board for ten years. Drackett Tower, a residence hall which opened in 1965, was named for him in recognition of his service to the university.