Sarah Graham
About Sarah Graham
Sarah Graham is an Associate Technician at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where she has worked since 2018. She specializes in metallography and has a strong background in materials characterization.
Work at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Sarah Graham has been employed at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) as an Associate Technician since 2018. In this role, she has contributed to the development of advanced materials technologies at the Manufacturing Demonstration Facility (MDF). Her work involves specialization in metallography, where she studies and analyzes the microstructure of metals. Prior to her current position, she served as a HERE Intern at ORNL from 2017 to 2018, gaining valuable experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Sarah Graham holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Religious Studies from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, which she completed from 2004 to 2007. She also has an Associate of Applied Science degree in Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology from Pellissippi State Community College, achieved between 2015 and 2020. Additionally, she earned a Certificate in Information Systems Fundamentals from Pellissippi State Community College in 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in materials characterization and metallography.
Background in Higher Education
Before joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sarah Graham worked at Pellissippi State Community College in various roles. She served as a Student Success Coach from 2014 to 2017, where she supported students in achieving their academic goals. Following this, she worked as a Program Manager from 2017 to 2019, overseeing programs aimed at enhancing student success in the Knoxville, Tennessee area.
Research and Development Contributions
At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Sarah Graham has a strong background in materials characterization. Her contributions to research and development projects have been significant, particularly in the area of advanced materials technologies. Her specialization in metallography allows her to provide insights into the microstructure of metals, which is essential for various applications in materials science.