Judith C. Giordan is an American chemist and businesswoman who is Professor of Practice at Oregon State University. She serves as President Elect of the American Chemical Society. She was awarded the 2010 Garvan–Olin Medal.
Early life and education
Giordan was an undergraduate student at Rutgers University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in environmental science. She moved to the University of Maryland, College Park for doctoral research on unsaturated hydrocarbons. After earning her doctorate, Giordan joined the Goethe University Frankfurt, where she worked as an Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellow. After graduating, Giordan joined the Henkel Corporation, where she worked in research and development.
Research and career
Giordan worked as a Vice President of Research and Development at PepsiCo.
Giordan works on research and training programs, as well as commercial development. She is the founder of ecosVC, an organization that looks to translate research into commercially successful innovations, and the Chemical Agent Network.
In 2015, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supported Giordan in establishing a network of women innovators. The network looked to support women working in science and technology around the world.
Awards and honors
1980 Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellow
1990 Who's Who in Research and American Women
2010 Garvan–Olin Medal
2013 Elected Fellow of the American Chemical Society
2014 American Chemical Society Henry Whalen Award
2015 Alexander von Humboldt Alumni Networking Award
2022 President Elect of the American Chemical Society
Selected publications
References
Oregon State University faculty
University of Maryland, College Park alumni
Rutgers University alumni
PepsiCo people
Living people
20th-century American chemists
21st-century American chemists
Year of birth missing (living people) 20th-century American women scientists 21st-century American women scientists