In light of her achievements, Ms. Balster received the Publications Recognition Program Award from American Mensa and previous academic accolades from the University of Dayton.
DAYTON, OH, May 10, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Lori Maria Tarkany Balster has been recognized for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Balster has carved a distinguished career that spans over two decades, primarily in chemistry, before pivoting into writing and entrepreneurship. Her journey began as a chemist at Systems Research Laboratories/Arvin/Calspan in Dayton, Ohio, in 1994, where she laid the foundation for her future endeavors. Ms. Balster continued to expand her expertise as a chemist at Innovative Scientific Solutions Inc. in Beavercreek, Ohio, between 1996 and 1999.
Today, Ms. Balster’s passion for writing and literature has proved fruitful as a successful writer and consultant since 2014. As a self-employed professional, she has demonstrated exceptional versatility and commitment to her literary expertise. Ms. Balster’s work with Fondriest Environmental Inc. as a science writer from 2014 to 2022 also helped solidify her reputation as an expert communicator of complex scientific concepts. Furthermore, Ms. Balster has been serving as a proposal writing, editing, and compliance consultant with Palmer Consultants LLC (now Strategic Growth Advisors) in Colorado since 2017, specializing in U.S. government proposals.
In addition to her work in this sector, Ms. Balster has found success as the chief executive officer of Knowledge Imports LLC, a company based in Dayton, Ohio, that has been in business since 2020.
Following her tenure as a chemist, Ms. Balster was affiliated with the University of Dayton Research Institute, marking significant milestones in her career as she evolved from an assistant research chemist in 2000 to an associate research chemist by 2005 and a research chemist between 2005 and 2013. During this period, Ms. Balster contributed significantly to projects as a U.S. Department of Defense contractor. Additionally, Ms. Balster had the opportunity to impart knowledge as an adjunct general chemistry laboratory instructor at the University of Dayton during the 2013-2014 academic school year.
Throughout her research career, Ms. Balster has focused on testing jet fuel thermal stability. This involved measuring the fuel’s ability to maintain its structural integrity when subjected to high temperatures. As such, she devised a method for detecting the component responsible for thermal stability behavior using a combination of high-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. Ms. Balster also conducted work on the development of methods for polar species.
Ms. Balster’s academic background is equally impressive, holding both a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry and English and a Master of Arts in English language and literature from the University of Dayton in 1994 and 2010, respectively. Her Six Sigma White Belt certification further exemplifies her commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Adding to her credentials, Ms. Balster is a professional member of the American Chemical Society. She is also active with American Mensa. Deeply involved in her community, she volunteers with the Girl Scouts of America and a local church. She also supports the Society for Improvement of Conditions of Stray Animals.
In light of her achievements, Ms. Balster received the Publications Recognition Program Award from American Mensa and previous academic accolades from the University of Dayton. Looking forward to future success, she aims to grow her company by creating stable jobs for writers, editors, and scientists while fostering a positive corporate culture.
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