Biographical Info

Jerry Howard is an undergraduate student and researcher at The University of Utah. He is majoring in Materials Science and Engineering, and his research focuses on understanding the properties of glass and developing new materials to solve a wide range of problems. Jerry is from Bountiful, Utah. When he isn’t studying or researching, he enjoys video games, distance running, and playing the guitar.

Jerry Howard and Dr. Krista Carlson (UU) led a Portal to Science workshop. Jerry presented the different properties and uses of glass and demonstrated the creation and manipulation of glass using a furnace and torch in the Carlson lab. Krista and Jerry answered students’ questions and participated in a discussion with students.