JAYSHREE SETH TITLE : CORPORATE SCIENTIST COMPANY : 3M
EXECUTIVE INSIGHT
Q . HELLO JAYSHREE , PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF AND YOUR ROLE
» My name is Jayshree Seth and I am a Corporate Scientist at 3M . In 2018 , I was also appointed 3M ' s first-ever Chief Science Advocate . Corporate Scientist is the highest technical designation for a scientist at 3M and in this role , I work with other engineers and scientists to break down complex problems and find technical solutions to everyday problems .
As Chief Science Advocate , I use my scientific knowledge and professional experience to advance science and communicate the benefits of science and the importance of diversity in STEM fields to drive innovation . I ’ m fortunate that both roles allow me to combine my scientific expertise and creativity with my passion for problem-solving .
Q . WHAT LED YOU TO THIS INDUSTRY ?
» Science was all around me growing up . My father was a civil engineering professor at the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee , and my family lived on campus – I was surrounded by STEM professionals . While I was encouraged to pursue a STEM education , the context was always missing for me : Why am I doing this ? Who does it help ? Why is this important ?
The answers to these questions came later when I was in graduate school and I realised that a career in science could mean improving lives and solving problems . That only became more evident when I began
JAYSHREE SETH TITLE : CORPORATE SCIENTIST COMPANY : 3M
INDUSTRY : INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY MANUFACTURING
LOCATION : ST PAUL , MINNESOTA , UNITED STATES
Seth is a Corporate Scientist at 3M , a company she joined in 1993 . In 2018 , she was also appointed 3M ' s first-ever Chief Science Advocate . She works with other engineers and scientists to break down complex problems and find technical solutions to everyday challenges .
20 April 2024