Meet the Author : Teresa Wilhelm Waldof - winner of the 2023 MN Book Award

Teresa Wilhelm Waldof is the world’s leading expert on the Ames Project section of the Manhattan Project. An independent scholar, her in-depth research provides for trade publication the first-ever account of the life of chemist Harley Wilhelm and the critical Manhattan Project work he led on the Iowa State campus. Teresa speaks on Wilhelm’s life and scientific contributions, the Ames Project, and the founding of Ames Laboratory. Recent speaking engagements include the U.S Department of Energy, Iowa State University Lecture Series, the American Chemical Society Annual Convention – Midwest Region, and many others. Outside of research and writing, Teresa is a business professional with thirty years’ experience in management, specializing in process improvements and turn-arounds. Her methods VACIP© and DRIP© can be applied to improving results in business as well as achieving goals in life