Lydia Wermer
About Lydia Wermer
Lydia Wermer is an Optical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a strong academic background in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. She is actively involved in STEM outreach and enjoys long-distance running and challenging athletic events.
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Lydia Wermer currently holds the position of Optical Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She has been in this role since 2019.
Education and Expertise
Lydia Wermer has an extensive educational background in engineering. She earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame between 2016 and 2020. Prior to that, she achieved another Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. She also participated in a study abroad program at Korea University Sejong Campus in 2011.
Professional Background
Lydia Wermer has been working at Sandia National Laboratories since 2019. Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sandia National Laboratories is a premier national security laboratory that operates under the Sandia Corporation. In her role as an Optical Engineer, Lydia is involved in the design, analysis, and optimization of optical systems.
Achievements
Lydia Wermer has actively participated in and completed the Mt. Taylor Quadrathlon three times. The quadrathlon is a challenging event that involves biking, running, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Besides that, Lydia is an avid long-distance runner and has successfully completed two 50k runs, one of them alongside her sister.
STEM Outreach
Lydia Wermer is actively involved in promoting STEM education. She organizes STEM outreach events for the Graduate Society of Women Engineers. In addition, she conducts workshops for Expanding Your Horizons, an initiative aimed at encouraging girls to explore and pursue careers in STEM fields.