Samantha Clarke
About Samantha Clarke
Samantha Clarke is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, specializing in inorganic chemistry and materials synthesis. She has a diverse background in research and science communication, with degrees from UCLA and Northwestern University.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Samantha Clarke has been employed at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory as a Staff Scientist since 2020. In this role, she applies her expertise in materials synthesis and characterization. Prior to her current position, she served as a Postdoctoral Research Staff Member at the same laboratory from 2018 to 2020. Her work contributes to various scientific initiatives within the laboratory, leveraging her background in inorganic chemistry.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Clarke holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from the University of California, Los Angeles, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She further pursued her education at Northwestern University, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from 2013 to 2018. Additionally, she studied at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid for one year in 2012. Her academic background is complemented by her expertise in materials synthesis and characterization, including areas such as magnetism, crystallography, electron microscopy, and spectroscopy.
Background
Samantha Clarke has a diverse background in research and education. She began her academic journey at UCLA, where she engaged in undergraduate chemistry research from 2012 to 2013. Following this, she worked as an Undergraduate Researcher at Jet Propulsion Laboratory for one year in the Greater Los Angeles Area. After completing her undergraduate studies, she transitioned to Northwestern University, where she worked as a Graduate Student Researcher from 2013 to 2018.
Experience in Science Communication
In addition to her technical skills in inorganic chemistry, Samantha Clarke has experience in science communication. This aspect of her professional skill set enhances her ability to convey complex scientific concepts to a broader audience, making her an effective communicator in the field of science.