Hilary Johnson
About Hilary Johnson
Hilary Johnson is a mechanical engineer recognized for her contributions to precision engineering and her role as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree. She currently works at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Dartmouth College, while also serving as Vice Chair of The Wheelock Society's Board of Directors.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Hilary Johnson has been employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2022. In this role, she focuses on applying her expertise in mechanical engineering to various projects. Her work contributes to the laboratory's mission of advancing scientific knowledge and technology.
Education and Expertise
Hilary Johnson holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a specialization in Precision Machine Design from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completed between 2018 and 2022. She also earned an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) in Mechanical Engineering and a B.A. in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College, both completed in 2015. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in tackling engineering challenges, particularly in space, energy, and accessibility.
Achievements
Hilary Johnson was recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for her achievements in precision engineering. This recognition highlights her contributions and impact in the field, particularly in innovative engineering solutions that prioritize user needs through a human-centered design approach.
Background and Early Career
Hilary Johnson began her career with various internships and roles that shaped her engineering skills. She worked as an Engineering & Design Intern at Insight Product Development in 2014 and as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Synapse Product Development in 2016. She also served as a Graduate Research Assistant at MIT from 2016 to 2018 and as a Design Fellow at Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth from 2015 to 2016. These experiences provided her with practical knowledge in engineering design and research.
Involvement with The Wheelock Society
Hilary Johnson has been actively involved with The Wheelock Society since 2013. She served as a Student Director from 2013 to 2015, a Board Member from 2015 to 2019, and is currently the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors since 2019. Her roles within the organization reflect her commitment to mentoring and guiding the next generation of engineers and innovators.