Carrie Elliott
About Carrie Elliott
Carrie Elliott is a Control Room Accelerator Specialist at the Spallation Neutron Source, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in physics and extensive experience in education and research roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
Current Role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Carrie Elliott serves as a Control Room Accelerator Specialist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, specifically within the Spallation Neutron Source. In this role, she has been involved in troubleshooting, maintenance, and upgrades of accelerator subsystems since 2021. Her responsibilities also include supporting beam growth activities and creating, modifying, and maintaining operations software essential for running the accelerator.
Previous Experience in Education
Prior to her current position, Carrie Elliott worked in the education sector. She served as a High School Mathematics Teacher at Knox County Schools for one year from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she held various roles at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, including Tutor from 2015 to 2021, Teaching Assistant from 2016 to 2019, and Lab Assistant from 2014 to 2019. These positions contributed to her extensive experience in academic support and instruction.
Research Experience at University of Tennessee
Carrie Elliott has a solid background in research, having worked at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. She was a Research Assistant from 2015 to 2017 and later a Research Specialist II from 2018 to 2019. Her research roles involved collaboration and hands-on experience in various projects, enhancing her technical skills and knowledge in the field of physics.
Educational Background in Physics
Carrie Elliott earned her Bachelor's degree in Physics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, completing her studies from 2012 to 2017. This academic foundation provided her with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that she applies in her current role at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.