I am a Materials Girl
I am a Materials Girl is dedicated to exploring the real-world applications of materials science and engineering and bring the fascinating world of materials science to life. From everyday objects to cutting-edge technologies, my goal is to explain how materials shape the world around us. Through regular posts, I break down complex materials science topics into clear, practical insights and apply them to my own life—aiming to inform, inspire, and make the field accessible to all, regardless of background.
Latest Posts
- 3D Printing Reimagined: Growing Metal vs. Printing MetalI often Google materials science, to stay up to date with current research findings and promises of future innovations. There are hundreds of academic papers published every day, with millions
- Aerogels: The World’s Lightest SolidsI was conducting some research on various materials, and was blown away by this particular material: aerogels. Aerogels are ultralight, porous materials made by removing the liquid from a gel
- The Kolter Group’s Construction Site: Florida’s East Coast vs. West CoastToday The Kolter Group hosted the Materials Girls in a tour of their apartment building construction site in Boynton Beach, FL. They walked us through the site, showing us the
- Inspiring Innovators in STEMPart of my goal for Materials Girls was to act as the mentor for these young girls that I have found in other women before me. Women have continuously been