Novella Bridges

Novella Bridges
Born
Novella Bridges

(1972-08-09)August 9, 1972
Detroit, Michigan
EducationJackson State University Louisiana State University
Awards23 Most Distinguished Women in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering,
Regional Industrial Innovation
Scientific career
Fields
Institutions
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory,
Nuclear Nonproliferation Research and Development,
National Nuclear Security Administration

Novella Bridges is a African American chemical engineer, researcher, and an advocate for minorities in STEM.[1][2][3] She was born in 1972, and is a prominent figure in the field of inorganic chemistry. It was during her High School years where Bridges was introduced to and pursue a career in the subject.[1][4][5] Bridges earned her Ph.D. from Louisiana State University and began her career at the Pacific Northwestern National Laboratory (PNNL) specializing in radiochemistry.[4][6][7][5] Bridges has held roles managing projects in nuclear security, nonproliferation, and radiation detection technology for health and safety organizations.[1][5] Bridges has received numerous accolades, including being named one of the Most Distinguished Women in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering.[8][9][2][5]

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  4. ^ a b "Our CHEMHISTORY Celebrating Our History in the Chemical Sciences". Our CHEMISTORY: Celebrating Our History in the Chemical Sciences. National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. 2015-07-28. p. 13. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d "PNNL's Dr. Bridges named one of world's top woman chemist". NonStop Local Tri-Cities/Yakima. 2011-06-02. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  6. ^ "Celebrating Black History Month in 2021". Department of Energy. 2021-02-10. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  7. ^ Gay, Gale Horton (2011). "Spotlight on HBCUs Distinguished Alumni". US Black Engineer and Information Technology. 35 (2): 18–30. ISSN 1088-3444. JSTOR 43772920.
  8. ^ Hickman, Daniel (2011-08-05). "Distinguished Women Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Award 2011". ChemistryViews. Retrieved 2024-11-14.
  9. ^ "Special issue: Distinguished Women in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering". De Gruyter. Retrieved 2024-11-14.