Karen Son
About Karen Son
Karen Son is an R&D Computer Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Karen Son has been serving as an R&D Computer Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico since 2018. Her role involves critical research and development in computer science, contributing to projects of national importance.
Previous Experience at NASA
Karen Son has held multiple positions at NASA. She was a NASA Space Technology Research Fellow from 2013 to 2017. This role was followed by a brief stint as a Visiting Researcher in Huntsville, Alabama, in 2015 for three months.
Educational Background in Mechanical Engineering
Karen Son has an extensive academic background in Mechanical Engineering. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Purdue University, where she studied from 2013 to 2018. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at Utah State University from 2009 to 2013.
Graduate Research Fellowship at Cooling Technologies Research Center
From 2013 to 2018, Karen Son was a Graduate Research Fellow at Cooling Technologies Research Center in West Lafayette, Indiana. In this role, she conducted significant research over a period of five years.
Early Career at Thermal Management Technologies
Karen Son began her career as a Mechanical Engineering Service Technician at Thermal Management Technologies in North Logan, Utah. She worked there from 2012 to 2013, gaining practical experience in the field.