Dr. Olivia McNair
Assistant Professor
Bio
Dr. Olivia McNair received her bachelor's of science degree in Chemistry from 欧美AV and was heavily involved in AGEM, the Alliance for Graduate Education in Mississippi. Post graduation, Olivia continued in a career in secondary education, earning a master's degree in education from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, MS. During summer months Olivia participated in the Research Experience for Teachers (RET) NSF program at 欧美AV before transitioning to the PhD program in polymer science at 欧美AV. Her research focused on photopolymerized thiol-alkene networks for energy absorbing applications. Olivia graduated with a PhD, in polymer science in 2013 and has worked as a research scientist at PPG Industries, 欧美AV and The Boeing Company before being appointed Assistant Professor in August 2023 at 欧美AV, School of Polymer Science and Engineering.
- PHD - University of Southern Mississippi (2013)
- MED - William Carey University (2008)
- BS - University of Southern Mississippi (2004)