Elizabeth Glascoe
About Elizabeth Glascoe
Elizabeth Glascoe is a chemist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2007. She holds a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, and leads a team of over 30 scientists and engineers.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Elizabeth Glascoe has worked as a Chemist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2007. Over her 17 years in this role, she has led a team of at least 30 scientists and engineers. Her responsibilities include managing a budget ranging from $4 million to $7 million annually. Glascoe regularly presents at scientific conferences and project funding reviews, highlighting her expertise in technical communication and her contributions to the laboratory's research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Elizabeth Glascoe earned her Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied from 2001 to 2007. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at Carleton College from 1996 to 2000. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in chemistry, which she applies in her current research and leadership roles.
Achievements
Glascoe has made significant contributions to scientific literature, serving as the first or corresponding author on 12 journal publications. She has developed a modeling and experimental capability that successfully predicted the service life of a component within 15% of actual field-return service life data. These achievements reflect her expertise in both theoretical and applied chemistry.
Leadership and Mentorship
In her role at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Elizabeth Glascoe demonstrates strong leadership and personnel management skills. She mentors staff and is responsible for writing performance appraisals, showcasing her commitment to developing the capabilities of her team. Her leadership extends to managing complex projects and fostering a collaborative environment among scientists and engineers.