Beatrice Hicks helped open and legitimize engineering career paths for women, combining technical achievement with leadership and advocacy. Her legacy continues to inspire engineers at EAG and future generations to pursue impactful careers and to see engineering as a profession strengthened by inclusion and opportunity. This spotlight highlights areas of research and engineering that reflect the broader Materials Science and Engineering principles underlying analytical testing and characterization work performed across EAG Laboratories.
This spotlight highlights areas of research and engineering that reflect the broader Materials Science and Engineering principles underlying analytical testing and characterization work performed across EAG Laboratories.
The correct answer was… B: SEM! SEM stands for Scanning Electron Microscopy — a powerful technique that uses a focused beam of electrons to create incredibly detailed, high‑resolution images of a sample’s surface. It helps our teams analyze materials at the microscopic level to understand structure, composition, and performance. Did you guess it right? Let us know in the comments! 👇🔬✨
Edith Clarke is our 4th woman in STEM highlighted this month—an engineering pioneer who transformed power systems and helped lay the groundwork for today’s smart grid. Keep an eye out for more engineering spotlights! #womenshistorymonth #womeninstem #engineeringsciences #eaglaboratories #edithclarke
Frances M. Ross is the 3rd woman highlighted in our Women’s History Month series — a pioneer in electron microscopy whose work is reshaping the future of materials science. Stay tuned for more inspiring features! #womenshistorymonth #womeninstem #materialsscience #EAGLaboratories #francesm.ross
A few months into her role as Scientist, Chemistry in our St. Louis lab, Joenisse has already become a valued part of the team. Her passion for complex problem‑solving and eagerness to develop new skills make her a great fit for EAG. #employeehighlights #materailsscience #chemistry #eag #eurofins #TestingForLife
The answer is A. X-ray Diffraction! The XRD is a powerful analytical technique used in materials characterization to study the structural properties of crystalline materials. It involves directing X-rays onto a sample and measuring the intensity and angle of the X-rays that are scattered by the sample. This technique provides critical information about the arrangement of atoms within a crystal, allowing researchers to identify and analyze the material’s phase, structure, and other characteristics.
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Innovation starts with the materials we choose. Which one do you think has the strongest potential for future engineering applications? Your vote could spark the next big conversation. There is no wrong or right answer! #materialsscience #engineeringsciences #EAG #Eurofins #TestingForLife
