Emma Scott PhD

Emma C. Scott, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Fellow at FDA, Maryland, USA. She received her doctorate of philosophy from the University of Maryland Baltimore. She always knew that she wanted a career in science. As a child, she loved science and nature and was fascinated by the things she learned in science class. Her curiosity was fostered throughout her academic career by many of her teachers and professors, and her interest in fields such as biology and chemistry only grew. Now, as an adult, Scott is continuing to apply her passion for science toward a career focused on improving public health.

Scott received her bachelor’s degree in biological sciences from the University of Maryland, College Park, in 2008, after which she spent a few years working as a research technician before entering graduate school. Upon receiving her doctoral degree in molecular medicine from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in 2017, Scott was unsure of her desired career path and wanted to explore careers outside of traditional academic research. Having previously participated in a part-time research project at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an undergraduate, Scott knew the Oak Ridge Institute of Science and Education Research Participation Program at the FDA was the perfect opportunity to explore her options while conducting post-doctoral research.