Lorraine Weis
About Lorraine Weis
Lorraine Weis is a Dynamics Engineer currently employed at Zipline, with a background in aerospace engineering and a focus on space situational awareness. She has held various roles in academia and industry, including positions at a.i. solutions and Cornell University, where she earned her PhD.
Current Role at Zipline
Lorraine Weis has been employed as a Dynamics Engineer at Zipline since 2022. In this role, she applies her expertise in aerospace engineering to develop and enhance dynamic systems. Zipline is known for its innovative use of drone technology to deliver medical supplies and improve logistics in healthcare.
Previous Experience at a.i. solutions
Before joining Zipline, Lorraine worked at a.i. solutions as a Senior System Engineer and Flight Dynamics Analyst from 2020 to 2022. During her tenure, she contributed to projects focused on flight dynamics, leveraging her skills in aerospace engineering to support various initiatives.
Education and Expertise in Aerospace Engineering
Lorraine Weis earned her PhD in Aerospace Engineering from Cornell University, where she studied from 2011 to 2016. Prior to that, she obtained a B.S. in Engineering from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, completing her degree from 2007 to 2011. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in aerospace principles, particularly in space situational awareness.
Research and Internships
Throughout her academic career, Lorraine participated in various internships and research opportunities. She served as a REU Intern at Georgetown University in 2010 and at UCSB in 2009. Additionally, she interned at NASA Ames Research Center in 2015. These experiences provided her with practical insights into aerospace applications and research methodologies.
Teaching and Tutoring Experience
Lorraine has held several teaching roles, including serving as a Teaching Assistant at Cornell University from 2012 to 2015. She also worked as a Course Assistant at Olin College from 2008 to 2011 and as a Physics Tutor during the same period. These positions allowed her to share her knowledge and support students in their academic pursuits.