Dusty Brooks
About Dusty Brooks
Dusty Brooks is a Member of the Technical Staff Mathematics at Sandia National Laboratories, contributing to national security and technology innovation in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Title and Position
Dusty Brooks is a Member of the Technical Staff in Mathematics at Sandia National Laboratories. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Brooks has held this position since 2015.
Education and Expertise
Dusty Brooks has a robust academic background from the University of New Mexico. Brooks earned a Master of Science in Mathematics from 2011 to 2013 and subsequently completed a Master’s in Statistics between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, Brooks holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics obtained over a five-year period from 2006 to 2011.
Professional Background
Before becoming a Member of the Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, Dusty Brooks gained experience in various educational roles. Brooks worked as a Graduate Student Intern at Sandia National Laboratories from 2014 to 2015 and served as a Teacher at Albuquerque Public Schools from 2013 to 2014. Earlier roles include being a Graduate Student Fellow and a Teaching Assistant, both at the University of New Mexico, from 2012 to 2013 and 2011 to 2012, respectively. Additionally, Brooks worked as a Peer Learning Facilitator at the same university from 2009 to 2011.
Work at Sandia National Laboratories
Dusty Brooks has contributed to projects at Sandia National Laboratories that focus on national security and technology innovation. In this role, Brooks engages in challenging work that contributes to global security, peace, and freedom. Specific areas of focus include nuclear defense, biotechnology, and cyber security. Brooks is part of a team that has access to some of the best research facilities and equipment in the world.