Rebecca Gallivan is a PhD student in material science at Caltech studying 3D printed nanomaterials and how processing affects their mechanical properties. Always incredibly inquisitive, Gallivan started her path to research with many "why" questions and fell in love with material science after hearing several talks by professors at MIT. A strong science advocate, Gallivan shares her love for materials and research through the Caltech Science Night program and mentorship of undergraduates and local high school students. She is involved as a peer leader in both the graduate living community and the applied physics and material science department, and an active member of the Society of Women Engineers.
Gallivan grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington, with her two pet tortoises. She spent much of her childhood outdoor, reading books, and playing piano. In high school, Gallivan attended Holy Names Academy, an all-girl's school, and worked to promote science at the Seattle Aquarium. She went on to study material science and engineering at MIT and found a personal passion for archeological materials and heritage-inspired sustainable materials engineering.
Gallivan continues to enjoy the outdoors, reading, and playing piano while expanding her adventures to include scuba diving and exploring different and ancient cultures around the world!
Gallivan delivered this talk on April 29, 2022 as part of the Science Journeys series. For more information, visit: [ Ссылка ]
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