Sam Stone
About Sam Stone
Sam Stone is a Mechanical Test Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, where he has worked since 2019. He holds a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Davis, and has a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering from California State University, Chico.
Current Role as Mechanical Test Engineer
Sam Stone has been employed as a Mechanical Test Engineer at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for conducting mechanical tests and analyzing data to support various engineering projects. His work contributes to the laboratory's mission of advancing scientific research and technology development.
Experience at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Sam Stone has held multiple positions at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He initially worked as a Computational Engineering Intern in 2017 and again in 2018, each for two months. These internships provided him with foundational experience in computational engineering, which he has built upon in his current role.
Education and Expertise in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Sam Stone earned a Master of Science in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from the University of California, Davis, completing his studies from 2019 to 2022. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and Mechatronic Engineering from California State University, Chico, where he studied from 2014 to 2018.
Leadership Experience at Chico State SAE Baja
During his time at California State University, Chico, Sam Stone served as the Design Lead for the Student Club, Chico State SAE Baja, from 2014 to 2018. In this leadership role, he was responsible for overseeing the design and development of a competitive off-road vehicle, enhancing his skills in teamwork and project management.
Engineering Co-op at Nevada Automotive Test Center
In 2016, Sam Stone completed an engineering co-op at the Nevada Automotive Test Center in Silver Springs, Nevada, for three months. This experience allowed him to gain practical knowledge in automotive testing and engineering processes, further broadening his expertise in the field.