Jessamyn Fairfield Explained

Jessamyn Fairfield
Alma Mater:University of PennsylvaniaUniversity of California Berkeley
Employer:NUI Galway

Jessamyn Fairfield (born 13 October 1984) is an American physicist who researches biocompatible nanomaterials and neuromorphic devices at NUI Galway.

Early life and education

Fairfield earned a BA in physics and applied math at the University of California Berkeley in 2005, before an MSc and PhD in physics at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011.[1]

Research and career

After her PhD, Fairfield joined Trinity College Dublin as a research fellow.[2] Her research focuses on nanomaterials, examining the optoelectronic properties of nanocrystals and nanowires. She is interested in neuromorphic materials, whose function mimics the synaptic connection of the brain.[3] Alongside publishing in academic journals, she is a regular contributor to the popular science magazine Physics World.[4] [5] [6]

In 2018, Fairfield completed a residency program in the Arctic Circle, where she worked on a project on the effects of climate change on humans.[7] [8] In 2019, she participated in the Homeward Bound leadership development program and Antarctic expedition during which she also studied climate change.[9]

Public engagement

Fairfield was the lead writer at DARTofPhysics, a campaign prompted a citywide discussion about physics through a series of adverts on public transport.[10] In 2015, she joined Dublin's City of Physics program, acting as a blog editor and taking over management of Bright Club.[11] [12] She trains speakers and funds the initiative through Science Foundation Ireland.[13] In 2016, she gave the Institute of Physics Summer Session, bringing researchers together with live music, to explore electronics and the brain.[14] Fairfield brought Soapbox Science to Galway in 2017, bringing women in science to public spaces to talk about their research,[15] and returned to organize its 2018 and 2019 events.[16] [17]

She is the science reporter for Newstalk's radio show "Futureproof".[18] She gives regular public talks as well as appearing in newspapers and on television.[19] [20] [21] In December 2017 she spoke at TEDxTUM in Munich.[22]

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dr Jessamyn Fairfield. NUI Galway. en. 24 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Career Insights – Jessamyn Fairfield – Postdoctoral Research Fellow. careersportal.ie. en. 24 November 2017.
  3. Fairfield. Jessamyn A.. Nanostructured Materials for Neural Electrical Interfaces. Advanced Functional Materials. 28. 12. en. n/a. 10.1002/adfm.201701145. 1616-3028. 2018. 103817158 .
  4. Web site: Mayor. Louise. Coding and computing: the March 2017 issue of Physics World is out now. Physics World. en-GB. 24 November 2017. 1 March 2017.
  5. Fairfield. Jessamyn. 2017. Smarter machines. Physics World. en. 30. 3. 33–36. 10.1088/2058-7058/30/3/36. 2017PhyW...30c..33F. 2058-7058.
  6. Web site: Drndić Lab: Drndić lab alum Jessamyn Fairfield on 'Smarter Machines'. University of Pennsylvania. en. 24 November 2017.
  7. News: Buckley . Dan . Stand-up scientist uses comedy to popularise physics . 1 January 2021 . . 15 July 2017.
  8. News: . NUI Galway nanoscientist bound for Antarctica on Women's Leadership mission . 1 January 2021 . . 2 October 2019.
  9. Mannion . Eleanor . Climate and Me: Jessamyn Fairfield . 1 January 2021 . . 11 November 2019.
  10. Web site: About DART of PHYSICS. DARTofPhysics. 24 November 2017.
  11. News: O'Connell . Claire . Scientists share the funny side of their research . 1 January 2021 . . 3 September 2015.
  12. News: Bright Club comedy science night is certainly no exclusive club. Gorey. Colm. 8 April 2015. Silicon Republic. 24 November 2017. en-GB.
  13. Web site: Bright Club Galway. Science Foundation Ireland. en. 24 November 2017.
  14. Web site: Summer Sessions. Institute of Physics. en-GB. 24 November 2017.
  15. News: . The west's women in STEM to take research to the streets for Soapbox Science . 1 January 2021 . . 22 June 2017.
  16. News: . Female scientists to take to the streets to talk STEM this weekend for Soapbox Science Galway 2018 . 1 January 2021 . . 5 July 2018.
  17. News: Varley . Declan . Soapbox Science returns to the streets this weekend . 1 January 2021 . . 27 June 2019.
  18. News: Peak v Pure Performance, Blood of Life & Newsround. Newstalk. 24 November 2017. en-GB.
  19. News: Scientist who sees funny side of physics wins Somerville medal. 11 July 2017. The Irish Times. 24 November 2017. en-US.
  20. Bright Club Ireland. Jessamyn Fairfield – International Women's Day. 28 April 2016. 24 November 2017.
  21. News: Gal Science: When a Scientist Tries to be Funny. 24 October 2013. The Toast. 24 November 2017. en-US.
  22. Web site: TEDxTUM 2017. TEDxTUM. en. 24 November 2017.
  23. News: NUI Galway scientist wins major Institute of Physics award. Hunt. Gordon. 10 July 2017. Silicon Republic. 24 November 2017. en-GB.
  24. Web site: 2017 Mary Somerville Medal and Prize. Institute of Physics. en-GB. 24 November 2017.
  25. Web site: CRANN Postdoc Jessamyn Fairfield wins IOP's 2013 Early Career Physics Communicator Award. CRANN. en. 24 November 2017.

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