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Jefferson Lab's Newest Users Group Chair Uses Science to Strengthen Economy of Chile

Experimental physicist and new Jefferson Lab Users Organization Chair Will Brooks has chased scientific answers around the world — pursuing opportunities to lead projects on three continents and in five labs. His research has a profound impact not only on the scientific community, but also on the economies of the countries in which he researches.

First Post-graduate Career Could Be Start of Lifelong Relationship for Kiarra Garcia

Accelerator Operator Kiarra Garcia believes she is lucky to have landed at Jefferson Lab for her first job out of college. And Garcia hopes to have a potentially decades-long career with her first post-graduate employer, thanks to the educational and career-growth opportunities available at the lab.

Workplace Harassment and Violence Policy

Seungjoon Lee contributes groundbreaking invention to life-saving breast imaging technology.

Technical Writer Competes in USA Triathlon National Championship

In April, hundreds of Mary Jo Bailey’s Jefferson Lab colleagues saw her sprint to the finish line of the lab’s annual Run-A-Round race in just six minutes and 53 seconds—her personal record for the mile-long race.

"Because all of my deployments were different I always found something that I may never see again."

Q&A with Earl Skjoldager, U.S. Navy

What did you do for the military?
I was a Chief Petty Officer Machinist Mate in the U.S. Navy.

What made you decide to join the military?
I wanted out of my hometown and to do something with myself.

Why did you choose the branch of service that you did?
I wanted to travel and to not get stuck in just one place.

"I enjoyed the water and respected the mission of the Coast Guard," said Sprouse.

Q&A with Rusty Sprouse, U.S. Coast Guard

What did you do for the military?
I was a Construction Project Manager and Facilities Engineer while in the Coast Guard.

What made you decide to join the military?
The opportunity for a free education going to the Coast Guard Academy.

What was your favorite part of the job?
Managing construction projects.

"Discipline that I learned help me complete my degree and go on to accumulate a number of advanced degrees."

Q&A with Terry Carlino, U.S. Navy

What did you do for the military?
I started my career working in Nuclear Power. After a break in service, I returned to work in conventional power plants and eventually gas turbine powered propulsion, where I finish after qualifying as an Engineering Officer of the Watch.

"Every male in my family as far back as I could track has served in some capacity or another in the military, so it was in my blood."

Q&A with Josh Cameron, U.S. Army Reserves

What do you do for the military?
I am currently in the United States Army Reserves and serve as a Logistics Officer and Company Commander of an Inland Cargo Transfer Company (ICTC). We manage the cargo that moves into an area, store it and get it ready for onward movement to the front.

"The Army made me more disciplined in the way I live overall and helped me develop useful skills which has made me a better employee."

Q&A with Kim Edwards, U.S. Army

What did you do for the military?
73C, Finance Specialist. I made sure soldiers got correct paychecks. I received an Army Commendation Medal after Operation Desert Shield for manually checking each 1st Infantry Division soldier's pay to make sure they were non-taxed and received the correct benefits during every pay period.