Natasha Wilson
About Natasha Wilson
Natasha Wilson is a Graduate Student Intern at Sandia National Laboratories and a Graduate Research Assistant at Brigham Young University, with a background in Mechanical Engineering.
Title and Current Positions
Natasha Wilson is a Graduate Student Intern currently working at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Concurrently, she holds a position as a Graduate Research Assistant at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Her involvement at these institutions began in 2021.
Previous Work Experience
Wilson has accumulated diverse work experiences across several institutions. She worked as a Research Assistant at Brigham Young University from 2020 to 2021. Prior to this, she served on BYU Rocketry's High-Power Team as a Structures Engineer between 2020 and 2021. Her industry experience includes internships at Boeing and OceanGate, Inc., as well as a position at OceanGate that spanned various periods from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she contributed to BYU Rocketry as a Junior High-Power Team, Structures Engineer from 2019 to 2020.
Education and Academic Background
Wilson holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Mechanical Engineering, achieved at Brigham Young University. She began her graduate studies in 2021. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University, completed in 2021. Her educational journey also includes an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree from Everett Community College, which she attained between 2015 and 2017.
Research and Academic Contributions
During her tenure at Brigham Young University, Wilson has played an active role in various research projects as a Graduate Research Assistant. She initially joined BYU as a Research Assistant from 2018 to 2019. Her research contributions span multiple years and focus on mechanical engineering disciplines, reflecting her deep engagement in academic inquiry and applied learning.
Involvement with BYU Rocketry
Wilson's involvement with BYU Rocketry highlights her commitment to hands-on, practical engineering projects. She served on the High-Power Team as a Structures Engineer from 2020 to 2021 and as a Junior High-Power Team, Structures Engineer from 2019 to 2020. Furthermore, she remains an active member of the BYU Rocketry team, showcasing her sustained engagement and interest in aerospace engineering challenges.