Dr. Olivia McNair
Assistant Professor
Bio
Dr. Olivia McNair received her bachelor's of science degree in Chemistry from Å·²©ÓéÀÖ³Ç 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 Å·²©ÓéÀÖ³Ç before transitioning to the PhD program in polymer science at Å·²©ÓéÀÖ³Ç. 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, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ³Ç and The Boeing Company before being appointed Assistant Professor in August 2023 at Å·²©ÓéÀÖ³Ç, School of Polymer Science and Engineering.
- PHD - University of Southern Mississippi (2013)
- MED - William Carey University (2008)
- BS - University of Southern Mississippi (2004)