STEM to Wing

taste of science San Antonio presents their first livestream with Dr. Meenakshi.

Sustainable energy production is not completely sustainable. For instance, wind turbine blades produce tons of hazardous waste at the end of their life. Come and find how to reduce this plastic waste with the help of our beloved plants. In this webinar you will learn: About plant fibers, their use as an engineering material and the advantages of green materials over their synthetic counterparts.

Meenakshi CM, Ph.D.
(she/her/hers)

Meenakshi, is a former Professor currently working as an online Instructor and Instructional designer. She is a materials engineering researcher working on natural fiber-reinforced composites. Presently living in San Antonio, often gets confused with Texas weather.