Jennifer McCarty
Encyclopedia
Jennifer Hooper McCarty is a materials scientist who specializes in the analysis of historic materials. McCarty is co-author of What Really Sank the Titanic: New Forensic Discoveries.
, and completed her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University
, based on her studies of recovered material from the RMS Titanic. In 1999, she received a M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering for her research at the Smithsonian Institution
on the development of Korean ceramic traditions.
and steel
structures, including archival and documentary research and discussions with local blacksmiths, historians and shipbuilding experts.
Currently, she resides in Portland, OR and works at Oregon Health & Science University
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Education
McCarty has a BS in Chemistry from Temple UniversityTemple University
Temple University is a comprehensive public research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Originally founded in 1884 by Dr. Russell Conwell, Temple University is among the nation's largest providers of professional education and prepares the largest body of professional...
, and completed her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University, commonly referred to as Johns Hopkins, JHU, or simply Hopkins, is a private research university based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States...
, based on her studies of recovered material from the RMS Titanic. In 1999, she received a M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering for her research at the Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution is an educational and research institute and associated museum complex, administered and funded by the government of the United States and by funds from its endowment, contributions, and profits from its retail operations, concessions, licensing activities, and magazines...
on the development of Korean ceramic traditions.
Research
Following completion of her PhD, McCarty worked as a top researcher in the Materials Department at Oxford University, and carried out historical analysis on 19th-20th century wrought ironWrought iron
thumb|The [[Eiffel tower]] is constructed from [[puddle iron]], a form of wrought ironWrought iron is an iron alloy with a very low carbon...
and steel
Steel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
structures, including archival and documentary research and discussions with local blacksmiths, historians and shipbuilding experts.
Currently, she resides in Portland, OR and works at Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University
Oregon Health & Science University is a public university in Oregon with a main campus, including two hospitals, in Portland and a smaller campus in Hillsboro...
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