Jeannette Garcia
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Jeannette Garcia is a chemist at IBM known for her discovery of a new class of polymers.
Early life and education
[edit]Jeannette Garcia was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. Garcia received her BSc in Biochemistry while studying at Seattle University in 2006. She later graduated with her PhD in chemistry from Boston College in 2012.[1]
Career
[edit]After completing her education, Garcia began her career as a post-doctoral researcher at IBM Research in 2012. While a postdoctoral researcher, she worked with fellow colleagues and worked on high performance and recyclable materials.[1]
In 2013 Garcia became a Research Staff Member for IBM Research Almaden. In 2018, she became a manager and the Global Lead for Quantum Applications in Quantum Chemistry and Science. While serving as a researcher for Quantum Chemistry, she made a significant discovery.[2] While working in the lab, Garcia accidentally left a solution sitting in a test tube which solidified.[2][3] Her curiosity led her to examine the solid mass, and she realized she had discovered a new class of polymer that is tough, light, and recyclable.[2][4][5] This discovery addressed a long-standing challenge in making thermoset plastics recyclable. Garcia's innovation earned her a spot on the prestigious MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators under 35 list.[4] Her invention has the potential to be utilized in various applications, including phones, airplanes, and buildings.[4][6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Jeannette (Jamie) Garcia". IBM Research. 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2024-12-05.
- ^ a b c Magazine, Smithsonian; Matchar, Emily. "Eight Innovators to Watch in 2016". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Quinn, Michelle (2016-08-07). "IBM's Almaden Lab: A glimpse into the future". The Mercury News. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ a b c Jacobs, Suzanne (2015). "Jeannette Garcia". MIT Technology Review. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ Budman, Scott; Cestone, Vince (2014-05-16). "Silicon Valley Researcher Accidentally Creates New Kind of Plastic, Could Help Environment". NBC Bay Area. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
- ^ Nuwer, Rachel (2014-12-01). "New Class of Polymers Discovered By Accident". Scientific American. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
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