Cybersecurity Professional
Sylvia started at Sandia National Laboratories in 2013 as an intern in the Center for Cyber Defenders. After her internship, she hired into a program (now called the Critical Skills Recruiting program) where she was able to earn her MSECE, completely funded by Sandia. Today, Sylvia's primary research focus is on the security of industrial control systems (ICS). Sylvia earned her B.S. degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from Oklahoma State University and her M.S. degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University.
Team Lead, R&D Science and Engineering
Tiawna began her career at Sandia through multiple internships before becoming full-time staff in 2013. She has worked on a broad range of national security issues primarily focusing on security assessments of cryptographic implementations in hardware and software. Now Tiawna works as the Team Lead for the Center for Cyber Defenders (CCD), Sandia’s premier cybersecurity internship institute. Tiawna earned her B.S. in Mathematics from West Texas A&M University and her M.S. in Computer Science from the University of California in Santa Barbara. In her spare time, Tiawna enjoys playing kickball and sand volleyball, hiking with her two dogs - Nellie and Grissom, and is always training for her next race or planning her next trip.
"I love just about any type of science and analysis. Developing tools to solve problems in areas I previously had little to no experience has become my bread and butter. I enjoy new problems and practical solutions"
Program Manager, Engineering & Nuclear Safety, N3B
"first Native American student to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo"
https://www.sudrum.com/news/2020/02/28/duran-recognized-for-his-accomplishments-in-the-field-of-radiation-science/
Particle Physicist, LANL (R)
Radiation Protection Services , Los Alamos National Laboratory
Postdoc who join the materials science and technology division at Los Alamos in January 2024. His work focuses on modeling nuclear thermal propulsion engines for space travel applications. Before joining LANL he completed his Ph.D. at North Carolina State University in Nuclear Engineering with a focus on atomistic modeling.
Diana Garcia , Email: dmg@lanl.gov
Health Physics Field Coordinator/ Career Services Liaison
I was an RCT at LANSCE for seven years. This past year, I took on the position of Health Physics Field Coordinator/ Career Services Liaison. In this position, I work as the liaison for the Northern New Mexico College RCT Cohort program. I help recruit and spread the word of this awesome partnership that Los Alamos National Laboratory has with NNMC. I guide students throughout the program by providing hands on learning and mentorship. I am there to help streamline the whole process, to answer any questions, and to provide any needed counseling.
Radiation Protection (RDPR) is an exciting field of study with many local, national and international job opportunities. A Radiation Control Technician (RCT) works to ensure the safe handling and operation of radioactive materials or radiation-generating equipment. RCTs are a pivotal part of any facility that works with these materials, including medical and physical research labs, nuclear power production, environmental cleanup, and more. RCTs perform measurements of radiological conditions and levels, and are always in high demand.
People who enjoy working as part of a team are well suited for RCT work. RCTs must be detail oriented and are often called upon to solve problems. Being an RCT involves active physical work and RCTs typically perform a wide variety of tasks each day.
Protect workers, the public, and the environment from radiological hazards
Calculate radiological doses and ensure compliance with regulations
Conduct radiological surveillance
Oversee contamination control and environmental cleanup
Short, fat tracks: When we see short, fat tracks, we’re seeing an atmospheric radon atom spitting out an alpha particle (a clump of two protons and two neutrons). Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive element, but it exists in such low concentrations in the air that it is less radioactive than peanut butter. Alpha particles spat out of radon atoms are bulky and low-energy, so they leave short, fat tracks.
Long, straight track: These are muons! Muons are the heavier cousins of the electron and are produced when a cosmic ray bumps into an atmospheric molecule high up in the atmosphere. Because they are so massive, muons bludgeon their way through the air and leave clean, straight tracks.
Zig-zags and curly-cues: These are either an electron or positron (the electron’s anti-matter twin). Electrons and positrons are created when a cosmic ray crashes into atmospheric molecules. Electrons and positrons are light particles and bounce around when they hit air molecules, leaving zig-zags and curly-cues.
Forked tracks: If the track splits, we can deduce two things: either we just saw a particle decay or we saw ionization of an atom. Many particles are unstable and will decay into more stable particles. It can also be a possibility that some particle has just knocked off an electron from an atom and that electron forms a track of its own whereas the particle gets deflected towards some other side.
Lead Educator at SPCYW, NGSS Curriculum Developer, and Science teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, Hawaii
PhD student in light physics at the University of Arizona studying sensors with an undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from UNM. M.S. in Structural Engineering student at UCSD.
B.S. in Computer Engineering, Northeastern University, M.S. in Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University, PhD in Industrial Engineering, Binghamton University
We are going to have the students split into two groups to create and then race in an obstacle course using robot dogs.
Computer Scientist for Sandia National Laboratories: 2022- present
Computer Science and Physics Intern for Navy-DoD: 2016-2022
B.S Computer Science, California State University – Channel Islands: 2021
PhD student in light physics at the University of Arizona studying sensors with an undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Presentations:
Discover how to find and apply for exciting internship opportunities at National Laboratories in New Mexico. You will have the opportunity to network with student program staff and learn how to prepare strong applications, and making the most of your internship experience to gain valuable skills and connections
Program Manager, High School Internships & Special Programs, Office of Student Programs, Los Alamos National Laboratory
HPC-DO Intern Pipeline Program Manager
Community Involvement - STEM Outreach Program Coordinator at Sandia National Laboratories
What's for lunch?
Pizza, Garden Salad, Ranch, Smoothies, and Drinks
Review personalized feedback on your resume to ensure it stands out to employers, and boost your confidence with mock interviews that simulate real-life scenarios. These sessions will equip you with the tools and experience needed to excel in your job search.
Program Manager, High School Internships & Special Programs, Office of Student Programs, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Community Involvement - STEM Outreach Program Coordinator at Sandia National Laboratories
This machine was invented by Robert Van de Graaff, born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, in 1901. Machines like this, but much larger, were used in nuclear physics research to accelerate particles. Many are in use to this day.
PhD student in light physics at the University of Arizona studying sensors with an undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Lead Educator at SPCYW, NGSS Curriculum Developer, and Science teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, Hawaii
PhD student in light physics at the University of Arizona studying sensors with an undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research Software Engineer at Los Alamos National Lab, M.S. Physics & Materials Science, mother, musician, sewist, gardener, and lifelong learner.
Postdoc Physicist, Los Alamos National laboratory
Sandia National laboratory
Postdoc Physicist, Los Alamos National laboratory
Sandia National laboratory
What's for lunch?
Lasagna, Garden Salad, Fruit, and Drinks
Each student should write down any three questions about space: galaxies, newly discovered planets, black holes, the big bang, aliens, something they saw in movie, what's going to happen to the universe, satellites, etc. We will try to go through as many as we can.
Fenimore received his PhD from the University of Chicago and spent his career at Los Alamos as an astrophysicist working on the birth of black holes seen from across the Universe and the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons. Appointed a Laboratory Fellow in 1998, Fenimore is a two-time winner of the NASA Group Achievement Award and has won the Los Alamos Distinguished Performance Award nine times. He was a member of the 2007 team that won the Rossi Prize, the highest honor in high-energy astrophysics research. He was the lead LANL scientist on several satellites including the Swift satellite, launched by NASA 10 years ago from Cape Canaveral. He currently splits his so-called retirement between working at Los Alamos, the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and volunteering at elementary schools.=
Particle Physicist, LANL (R)
I received my PhD in physics from the Ohio State University in May 2013. I am specifically involved in experimental high-energy particle astrophysics. I perform indirect dark matter data analyses and also work on the development of gamma-ray detectors used in those searches. See my CV for a list of publications I have lead or contributed to.
experimental nuclear astrophysicist, Los Alamos National Laboratory
After a brief presentation on how astronomers discover and classify extreme but short-lived events (like supernovae), students will compete in small teams to classify astrophysical transients themselves!
Master of Science
PhD student of Theoretical physics and Astrophysics in Silesian University in Opava, Czech Republic
experimental nuclear astrophysicist, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Postdoc Physicist, Los Alamos National laboratory
Lead Educator at SPCYW, NGSS Curriculum Developer, and Science teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, Hawaii
PhD student in light physics at the University of Arizona studying sensors with an undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
"Dr. Emily Teti is an applied data scientist specializing in international nuclear safeguards. Her formal background is in statistics, human perception, and machine learning. In her free time she enjoys playing with her three dogs and participating in local theater. She is excited to share the quirky side of AI with the camp participants!"
Lecturer III in Computer Science at the University of New Mexico (Los Alamos branch)
Professor Emeritus, State Univ. of New York
Civil / Structural Engineer Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories
"Sandra K. Begay is a member of the Navajo Nation and is a researcher at Sandia National Laboratories who provides technical assistance to US Tribes. In 2020, she was honored by American Indian Science and Engineering Society's Indigenous Excellence Award."
About Sandra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sandra_Begay
People who inspired her:
Mary G Ross: https://airandspace.si.edu/stories/editorial/mary-g-ross-aerospace-engineer
Henrietta Mann: https://www.neh.gov/award/henrietta-mann
Internship Resources:
DOE/Sandia Tribal Energy: https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/2016/01/f28/2_sandra_begay_campbell.pdf
Sandia Energy: https://energy.sandia.gov/work-with-us/energy-internship-programs/
What's for lunch?
Turkey Wraps, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Chips, Fruit, and Drinks
Discover the power of a Growth Mindset and Self-Awareness in our engaging class! Gain an understanding of growth mindset, cognitive distortions, and reframing techniques. Explore your comfort zone, learning zone, and panic zone. Learn how thoughts, feelings, and behavior are interconnected. Join us for a fun-filled class to unleash your potential and cultivate a growth mindset for success!
Program Manager, High School Internships & Special Programs
Student Programs Office, Los Alamos National Laboratory
Community Involvement - STEM Outreach Program Coordinator at Sandia National Laboratories
Moving to the learning zone video
Turning Anxiety into Excitement
Lead Educator at SPCYW, NGSS Curriculum Developer, and Science teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, Hawaii
PhD student in light physics at the University of Arizona studying sensors with an undergraduate degree in electrical and computer engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
In physics, a fluid is a liquid, gas, or other material that may continuously move and deform under an applied shear stress, or external force (pressure).
Liquids and gasses (fluids) flow in similar ways. Work can be done by moving fluids.
Physicist, Los Alamos National Laboratory
R&D Engineer , Operations Integration Center,
R&D Mechanical Engineer, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos National Laboratory
B.S. dual-degree in Physics from the University of West Georgia and Mechanical Engineering from Kennesaw State with minors in Aerospace Engineering as well as Mathematics respectively.
Particle Physicist, LANL (R)
R&D Engineer, Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Specialist for Higher Education & Workforce Development
Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
https://www.wiche.edu/tuition-savings/wue/
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is an agreement among WICHE’s 16 member states and territories, through which 160+ participating public colleges and universities provide steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students (150% of IN-STATE tuition).
-Many Dual Credit classes at SFCC can transfer to schools outside of New Mexico. Make sure to work with whatever college you are interested in attending to ensure that your Dual Credit classes transfer. Many of the general education classes (English, Math, Science, some Humanities) should indeed transfer. Again make sure to check with the admissions office of any college you are interested in attending.
-Some classes at SFCC do indeed offer opportunities to study abroad. For example, we have had Art History classes where you can study abroad in Greece. We have had Culinary Arts students who have had the opportunity to study in countries such as Italy, France, and Mexico. We also have Spanish classes where you study in Oaxaca. Great question
- NMSU has study abroad opportunities across the globe. To lookup specific programs, see https://oel.nmsu.edu/educationabroad/
-NMSU's Western Undergraduate Out-of-State Tuition Discount: Residents from participating states (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY, Guam and the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) who are also US Citizens or Permanent Resident receive $14,386 per academic year toward reducing non-resident tuition
-SFCC, NNMC, NMT, NMSU free counseling on campus
-https://triosss.nmsu.edu
What's for lunch?
Enchiladas, Pinto Beans, Rice, Fruit, and Drinks
Lead Educator at SPCYW, NGSS Curriculum Developer, and Science teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, Hawaii
Los Alamos National Laboratory Director
President and CEO of Triad National Security, LLC (Triad) and serves as the Director of Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Most recently he was the Senior Vice President for Global Laboratory Operations at Battelle where he had responsibility for governance and strategy across the six National Laboratories that Battelle manages or co-manages.
Prior to joining Battelle, Thom worked at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) for 19 years, including 10 years as the Laboratory Director. Under his leadership, ORNL saw significant growth in programs, new facilities, and hiring while achieving record low safety incident rates.
Before becoming Laboratory Director, he was Associate Laboratory Director (ALD) for Neutron Sciences, ALD for the Spallation Neutron Source (SNS), and Director of the Experimental Facilities Division.
During his time in Oak Ridge, Thom was active in the community serving as Chair of the Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation as well as Innovation Valley, the Knoxville-Oak Ridge area regional economic development organization.
He moved to ORNL from the University of Toronto where he was a faculty member in the Department of Physics and previously worked as a Senior Scientist at Risø National Laboratory and a Postdoc at AT&T Bell Laboratories.
For the past 30 years, he has been involved in the design and construction of scientific instrumentation and facilities and the application of nuclear, computing, and materials sciences to solve important challenges in energy and national security.
Thom has a Ph.D. in Experimental Condensed Matter Physics from McMaster University and a BSc in Physics from Dalhousie University.
Lead Educator at SPCYW, NGSS Curriculum Developer, and Science teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, Hawaii
Lead Educator at SPCYW, NGSS Curriculum Developer, and Science teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, Hawaii
Lead Educator at SPCYW, NGSS Curriculum Developer, and Science teacher at Hilo Intermediate School, Hawaii