Rebecca Griffith
About Rebecca Griffith
Rebecca Griffith is a spacecraft engineer with a Master's degree in Engineering Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She has held various positions, including internships at the Air Force Research Laboratory and NASA, and currently works at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Work at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Rebecca Griffith has been employed as a Spacecraft Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, she contributes to various projects related to spacecraft design and engineering. Her position involves applying her expertise in engineering physics to support the laboratory's mission in advanced technology development.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Griffith earned her Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, completing her studies from 2012 to 2016. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in the same field from 2016 to 2018. This academic background provides her with a strong foundation in the principles of engineering and physics, which she applies in her professional work.
Internship Experience at Air Force Research Laboratory
Rebecca Griffith served as a Space Scholar graduate intern at the Air Force Research Laboratory in Albuquerque, New Mexico, during two separate periods in 2017 and 2018. Her first internship lasted three months, while her second internship extended for five months. These experiences allowed her to gain practical knowledge and skills in aerospace research and development.
Graduate Teaching Assistant Role
During her time at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Rebecca Griffith worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in Chemistry from 2016 to 2018. In this position, she supported faculty members in delivering course content and assisted students in understanding complex concepts, thereby enhancing her teaching and communication skills.
Internship at NASA
In 2015, Rebecca Griffith completed a three-month internship at NASA in Irvine, California. This opportunity provided her with exposure to the aerospace industry and allowed her to work on projects that align with her academic focus in engineering physics.