Jennie Hwang facts for kids

Jennie S. Hwang is a very successful person! She is a businesswoman, an inventor, an engineer, and a scientist. She also writes books and gives speeches. Dr. Hwang leads the Surface Mount Technology Association. She was the first woman to earn a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. A PhD is a very high university degree.

Her Life Story

Her Amazing Education

Jennie S. Hwang studied a lot! She earned four university degrees. These include a Bachelor's, two Master's, and a PhD. She also attended special programs. These were at Harvard Business School and Columbia University.

Her Leadership Roles

Dr. Hwang has held many important jobs. She was a top leader at big companies. These include Lockheed Martin Corporation and Sherwin-Williams Company. She was also the CEO, or chief executive officer, of International Electronic Materials Corporation. She helped start that company. She also served as the temporary CEO of Asahi America, Inc.

She has been on many important boards. These include university boards and government groups. She also served on boards for non-profit organizations. Currently, she helps lead the U.S. Army Research Laboratories. She also reviews Army Engineering Centers. She was recognized for her work in 1998. She joined the National Academy of Engineering. This was for her new ideas in electronic assembly technology.

Her Books and Inventions

Dr. Hwang is an inventor. She holds several patents in the U.S. A patent protects an invention. She has written seven books by herself. She also helped write three other books. These books are used all over the world. She has also written over 700 articles.

She wrote two very important books. These books are about making electronics. They focus on using materials that are better for the environment. These are called "lead-free electronics."

Her Public Speaking

Dr. Hwang is a popular speaker. She gives talks across the U.S. and in over 28 countries. She was a special speaker at university graduation ceremonies. She spoke at Kent State University in 2001. She also spoke at Ohio University in 2007.

Awards and Honors

Jennie S. Hwang has received many awards. She is in the Women in Technology International Hall of Fame. She is also in the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame. She won the YWCA Achievement Award. She also received Distinguished Alumni Awards. These were from Case Western Reserve University and Kent State University.

In 1998, she was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering. This was for her new ideas in electronic assembly technology. Industry Week magazine also named her one of the "R&D Stars-to-Watch."

Awards and Funds in Her Name

In 2019, a special fund was created. It is called the Dr. Jennie S. Hwang Endeavor Fund. This fund is at the National Academy of Engineering. It helps high school and college students. It helps them learn more about engineering. It also helps them connect with other engineers.

A YWCA award in Cleveland is also named after her. This award honors amazing women college students. These students study in STEM fields. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. In 2022, a lounge was created at Case Western Reserve University. It is called The Hwang Family Lounge. This space helps students and teachers meet and share ideas.