Danielle B.

Danielle B. has a diverse range of work experience in the field of materials science and engineering. Danielle began their career as a Lab Operator at the Materials Characterization Lab in 2016, where they gained hands-on experience in laboratory operations. In 2017, they worked as a Project Manager at Utah Materials Research, where they successfully managed various projects. During the same period, they also served as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Utah Department of Materials Science and Engineering, helping students with their coursework.

In 2018, Danielle conducted research as a Student Researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, participating in the Research Exchange for Undergraduates program. Danielle then moved on to work as a Graduate Research Scientist at the Idaho National Laboratory in 2019, where they conducted scientific research in their field. In the same year, they also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Utah College of Engineering, where they contributed to ongoing research projects.

In 2020, Danielle joined the Living Materials Laboratory as a Graduate Research Assistant, focusing on utilizing biologically produced minerals to produce environmentally friendly cement. Danielle also worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science during the same period.

Most recently, Danielle became a Co-founder and Cement Technology Advisor at Minus Materials in 2022, where they are involved in the company's development and provides expertise in cement technology.

Danielle B. began their educational journey in 2011 at Juan Diego Catholic High School, where they completed their high school education. From 2015 to 2020, they attended the University of Utah John and Marcia Price College of Engineering, pursuing a combined BS/MS degree in Materials Science and Engineering. Building upon their undergraduate studies, Danielle B. is currently enrolled at the University of Colorado Boulder College of Engineering & Applied Science, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Materials Science and Engineering. Their expected completion date for their PhD program is in 2025.