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1 “Life of a Physicist at NASA”
Hampton University Graduate Studies (HUGS) Program at Jefferson Labs Career Workshop June 10, 2019 Julie Williams-Byrd NASA Langley Research Center

2 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs
Outline Hampton University My First Job - Electro-Optics Engineer Senior Systems Analyst Acting Chief Technologist STEM to STREAM Careers Advocate Summary - Benefits of a Physics degree 11/13/2019 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs

3 Career Opportunities After graduating from Hampton University, I started working at NASA Langley Research Center in Hampton and I’ve been there ever since. I’ve had several opportunities to pursue meaningful and rewarding positions at NASA.

4 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs
Hampton University B.S and M.S. degrees in Physics from Hampton University. Graduate degree was funded through NASA Langley Research Center Graduate work directly related to work going on at NASA While obtaining graduate degree, NASA started a solid-state laser research and development branch NASA approached me asked if I would like to work there and I said “Of Course!!” 11/13/2019 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs

5 Electro-Optics Engineer
The first opportunity involved research and development of solid-state lasers for Lidar systems to be used for remote sensing of the atmosphere. I’ve performed laboratory research along with developing lasers for Lidar systems that are currently taking data. I developed a laser for a Lidar instrument that has flown on the shuttle and I’ve also designed and built a laser system that is part of a Lidar on the CALIPSO satellite. CALIPSO is a suite of instruments flying about 400km up in space taking data that assist scientist in determining climate, air quality and weather. CALIPSO uses a laser technique called lidar to provide data on the thickness and composition of clouds and aerosol layers and the altitudes at which they reside CALIPSO’s Suite of Instruments

6 Senior Systems Analyst
Lead for the Capability and Technology Assessment and Integration team. This team has performed systems analysis, assessment, integration and prioritization of systems, capabilities and technologies for NASA’s human exploration mission studies. That is kind of a generic term, but what it means is I use certain modeling and tools to analyze architectures, systems and components for human and robotic space exploration. I also use systems analysis tools to assess technologies that enable human spaceflight exploration missions.

7 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs
Newest Opportunity Acting Center Chief Technologist – Office Chief Technologist Langley Research Center Office of Director Manage the center’s internal research and development investments for early stage technology Direct early stage technology development investments Advise Center Director regarding early stage technology development efforts Opportunity to advocate for innovation Headquarter Office of Chief Technologist Provide data to decision-makers that assist with addressing NASA initiatives and strategic challenges 11/13/2019 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs

8 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs
STEM Career Advocate Committed and dedicated to encouraging young scientist and engineers to pursue STEM to STREAM (science, technology, relationships, engineering, arts and math) careers Through mentoring opportunities Performing community outreach activities Encouraging and championing young people to pursue careers in math, science, technology and engineering. Featured on the NASA Modern Figures and Woman of NASA (WON) websites. 11/13/2019 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs

9 Benefits of a Physics Degree
A Physics degree can lead you to a variety of opportunities Have confidence in your ability and your degree Take on opportunities with confidence and courage Incorporate your technical excellence with soft skills Don’t limit yourself or wait until you are an expert 11/13/2019 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs

10 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs
11/13/2019 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs

11 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs
Questions Moon to Mars We will go Forward to the Moon and Moon with Science Videos 11/13/2019 Physics Careers at HUGS JLabs

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