Megan Greenwald Yarnell
About Megan Greenwald Yarnell
Megan Greenwald Yarnell is a Principal R&D Staff Member at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in neuroscience and extensive experience in research and analysis roles.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Megan Greenwald Yarnell is currently serving as a Principal R&D Staff Member at Sandia National Laboratories. She assumed this role in 2022. In this capacity, she is involved in leading advanced research and development projects, contributing to the innovative scientific endeavors for which Sandia is known.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Before her current role, Megan Greenwald Yarnell worked as a Senior R&D Staff Member at Sandia National Laboratories from 2018 to 2022. Over these four years, she played a crucial role in conducting and supervising high-level research projects. Her work at Sandia has significantly impacted the laboratory's research outcomes.
Experience at CNA Corporation
Megan Greenwald Yarnell also has experience working at CNA Corporation. She served as a Deployed Analyst in 2016 and as a Research Scientist in Raleigh, North Carolina, from 2016 to 2018. In addition, she was the CNA Field Representative to Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron 1 (MAWTS-1) in Yuma, Arizona, from 2014 to 2016. These roles allowed her to gain hands-on experience in field analysis and research.
Education in Neuroscience
Megan Greenwald Yarnell pursued her higher education at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from 2008 to 2013 and an M.S. in Neuroscience from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, she completed her B.S. in Neuroscience at Bowling Green State University from 2004 to 2008. Her extensive academic background in neuroscience has provided a solid foundation for her research career.
Certificate in Human Systems Integration
In 2023, Megan Greenwald Yarnell furthered her expertise by obtaining a certificate in Human Systems Integration (HSI) from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology. This certification, acquired over 11 months, has enhanced her ability to address complex human-machine systems within her research and development work.