Scott Jackson

A life long avid amateur astronomer, member and Fellow of the Mt Cuba Astronomical Observatory, Technical Associate, lecturer and Spitz planetarium co-director and member of the board of directors (since 2014). Head of the Minor Planet program. Scott designs and presents a variety of programs to the public using the Mt Cuba’s SciDome system. He particularly enjoys showing how the understanding of our world, our solar system and our universe has radically changed through observations simulated on the planetarium. Scott Jackson worked at Dupont for 33 years in a diverse number of fields and businesses. He has a BS in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University, an MS and PhD in same from the University of Delaware. For 11 years, Scott was the technical team leader for the Microbial EOR research program targeting the development of new technologies and deployments of microbes in the oil and gas space. In this role, Scott led a diverse team of microbiologists, molecular biologists, chemists and engineers and worked closely with oil and gas stakeholders in the development DuPont MATRx(TM) EOR technologies. His technical experience in very diverse fields gives him a unique perspective on many technologically important issues.

Education:

• PhD Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware, Institute of Energy Conversion MS Chemical Engineering, University of Delaware BS Chemical Engineering, Graduated with Distinction from Cornell University

Professional Experience:

• DuPont Central Research & Development, Experimental Station, Wilmington, De. 2005-2016 o Technical Team Leader for Microbial Enhanced Oil Technologies o Chairmen of the Process Safety Management (PSM) Committee. Mount Cuba Astronomical Observatory, Wilmington, De. 1990-present DuPont Nylon Intermediates 1995-2005 DuPont Fluoroproducts / Fluoropolymers 1991-1995