Education
Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry
University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
I conducted my PhD work in Prof. Ramesh Jasti’s research group. During my PhD, I designed and constructed new materials on the molecular scale.
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA
Earning a chemistry degree from a liberal arts school taught me that science should not be separate from other disciplines!
Workplaces
Seattle, WA
Sustainable management of material resources means avoiding material excess, considering the health, safety, and environmental impacts of materials we use, and maximizing the value of material resources by keeping them in circulation.
Springdale, PA
Working in the paints and coatings industry, I gained skills in formulation, product testing, and color matching. Did you know that two colors that look the same indoors may look totally mismatched under sunlight?!
Pittsburgh, PA
Green building was a new field for me. As I learned about the importance and value of healthy, efficient buildings, I got to share what I was learning with others.
Activities
EMU STEM Mentoring Program
Sustainable Invention Immersion Week
Intensive Hindi in India
Pittsburgh Urban Leadership Service Experience
International Research Experience for Undergraduates
Científico Latino Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative
Empowering Women in Organic Chemistry
Gordon Research Conference: Polymers
ACS Green Chemistry & Engineering Conference
International Symposium on Novel Aromatics
3M Raising Influence in Science and Engineering
Cross-Cultural Semester in Guatemala & Mexico
Awards
First place, Virtual 3-Minute Thesis Competition, University of Oregon, 2020
Poster prize, 18th International Symposium on Novel Aromatic Compounds, Chemistry – A European Journal, 2019
Graduate Research Fellowship Program, National Science Foundation, 2018
Knight Campus Student Innovation Fellowship, University of Oregon, 2017
First Year Merit Award, University of Oregon, 2016
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award, 2014
Outstanding Chemistry Senior Award, Eastern Mennonite University, 2013
Press/Interviews/Appearances
Anabaptist World: Artist Spotlight: Ruth Maust
Sustainable Packaging Podcast with Cory Connors: Episode 208 GreenBlue/SPC with Ruth Maust & Tom Pollock | Listen | Watch
Beyond the Professoriate interview (subscription access)
Cognitive Surplus “Lab Notes” collection | Tote | Pillowcase | Scarf
EMU News: Chemist Ruth Maust ’13 earns NSF graduate research fellowship
Mindhunter S1:E1 (subscription access)