Dr. Olivia McNair
Assistant Professor
Bio
Dr. Olivia McNair received her bachelor's of science degree in Chemistry from The University of Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ before transitioning to the PhD program in polymer science at Â鶹´«Ã½. 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, Â鶹´«Ã½ and The Boeing Company before being appointed Assistant Professor in August 2023 at Â鶹´«Ã½, School of Polymer Science and Engineering.
- PHD - University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (2013)
- MED - William Carey University (2008)
- BS - University of Â鶹´«Ã½ (2004)