#35: The Importance of Science in Industry

Thinking Critically

In this episode, Jonathan is speaking with Jaclyn Ferraro about the importance of science in industry. They discuss: •How she first became interested in science and how she changed paths from pre-med to geology in her third year in college. •Her master's research on mesothermal veins. •Why she chose to work at CTL Group and her role as a petrographer there. •The difference between science done in academia versus industry. •How her work is related to building safety as her group focuses on determining the root cause of problems in the construction industry. •How her scientific training has positively spilled over into other aspects of her life. •Geologically interesting travel destinations. •And other topics. Jaclyn Ferraro who is currently the Group Director of Petrography at CTL Group. She has experience in evaluating concrete structure materials and aggregate using polarized-light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with x-ray spectroscopy, and other petrographic methods. She performs petrographic and microscopic examinations on rocks, minerals, cement, and other construction materials to assess the quality and condition of concrete. Her expertise also includes, but is not limited to, structure and material issues pertaining to strength and setting issues, freeze-thaw and chemical-related deterioration, alkali-silica reaction (ASR) and alkali-carbonate reaction (ACR), Delayed Ettringite Formation (DEF), fire-damage assessment, and scaling, debonding, and delamination. She earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Geology from the University of Iowa where her Master's degree focused in structural and economic geology. You can connect with Jackie here: CTL Group website: https://www.ctlgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3qVA6Oe You can find this episode on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/3eVhkUY Also, don't forget about our book “Thinking Critically. From Fake News to Conspiracy Theories. Using Logic to Safely Navigate the Information Landscape” if you're interested in exploring how logic can be used to better help you to discern fact from fiction. The information landscape is perilous, but with the help of this book as your guide, you will always be able to find your way towards truth. It's available on Amazon today! Book: https://amzn.to/3nWdawV This show is supported and produced by Final Stretch Media. Final Stretch believes in creating something that disrupts attention spans and challenges the marketing status quo. They do this by creating high quality visual content that captivates your audience. You can find them on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fsmedia2020 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalstretch_media/ This show is also supported by QuikLee; the creators of Brain Racers. The world's first ever live racing competition for the brain. Download their app and play live on the weekends on an iOS device against the world. We have raced and it's a blast! App Download: https://apple.co/33n8aJs