by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Dr. Matthew Halstead received dual BS degrees in nuclear and mechanical engineering from the Pennsylvania State University in 2007. From 2007–2009, Dr. Halstead worked at the U.S. Navy’s Strategic Systems Programs office in the warhead branch, SP28, where he supported...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Dr. Leah Kelley is a mechanical engineer in the Unmanned Systems Advanced Development Group at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Her research focuses on Artificial Intelligence Planning and Human-Autonomy Teaming. Dr. Kelley serves as the cross-warfare center...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Anthony Bonomo, Ph.D., supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in Bethesda, Maryland. Anthony has made a tremendous impact on Finite Element modeling for his division and consults on many team projects. Anthony is the subject matter expert for...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Some prefer to stay on land, but David Hague, Ph.D., takes his electrical engineering doctoral degree beneath the surface to modernize the Navy’s sonar systems. David serves the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. Since joining the team...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Most try to stay on land, but Megan Driggers is diving below the surface to enable next-generation technologies for our Nation’s Warfighters. Megan focuses on underwater imaging using a high-power laser to support the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
SMART Scholar Shibin Parameswaran is enabling computers to “see” and “understand” by developing complex, computer vision algorithms for images and video. Shibin holds a doctorate degree from the University of California, San Diego in Electrical Engineering and credits...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Not all heroes wear capes, or service uniforms for that matter. SMART Scholar Patrick Fedick, Ph.D., works on protecting America through his research at the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD), China Lake, California. Patrick graduated with a doctoral...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
How many people do you know who have spent months cruising around the Artic Sea on a Siberian icebreaker? Likely no one until you have met SMART Scholar Channing Bolt. Channing is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in trace metal chemistry within the Arctic Ocean...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Who would imagine graduating college in the midst of a worldwide pandemic? SMART Scholar Daniel Gabriel could not, but was grateful for the fulltime employment SMART offered after he saw peers struggling to start their careers. Armed with the internships from...
by LaTonya Tinch | Dec 20, 2024 | Alumni
Whether visiting light houses or conducting underwater robotics research, SMART Scholar Jacqueline Jermyn has a passion for the sea. Selected for the 2020 cohort, Jacqueline is currently studying for her Ph.D. in electrical engineering at Florida State University....
