The Department of Defense (DoD) offers a variety of career opportunities in the fields of science, technology and R&D. There are numerous laboratories in the DoD family spanning the Army, Navy and Air Force. These facilities offer unique opportunities to investigate basic research questions and more applied science that directly affect the DoD. I work in the Department of Navy (DoN) within the DoD. My career began as a post-doctoral student at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division where I am presently a research chemist. My area of expertise is in the field of polymers with a focus on coatings. As a research chemist I have worked on innovative "smart coatings" and have directed DoD/academic/industrial teams. As a result of my experience at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, I have had the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact DoD missions.

My career path at the department of navy: From post-doctoral student to research chemist

254th National Meeting (2017)

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