Paul Sponcia talks with Corey Tyree of Trillium Renewable Chemicals who discusses his upbringing in rural Appalachia, his education, and career journey. He gained a strong sense of self-reliance from his lifestyle on an 80-acre farm and later pursued a Chemical Engineering degree at the University of Kentucky due to his aptitude for mathematics. Corey's PhD journey at Arizona State University under guidance of his mentor, John Allen, was a turning point in his academic journey. He chose to sacrifice a higher income to gain valuable experience. His company focuses on developing and scaling up a chemical manufacturing technology for producing proprietary chemicals used in various products like Legos, rubber gloves, and carbon fiber.
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