Samantha Knight
About Samantha Knight
Samantha Knight is an Intern Year Round in R&D at Sandia National Laboratories and a Research Assistant at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, specializing in polymer development for additive manufacturing.
Company
Samantha Knight is currently interning at Sandia National Laboratories as a Year Round R&D Intern. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Samantha joined the laboratory in 2022. Sandia National Laboratories is a major research and development center that supports national security with science and technology. Her role involves contributing to various R&D projects.
Title
Samantha Knight holds the position of Intern Year Round - R&D at Sandia National Laboratories, starting in 2022. Additionally, she serves as a Research Assistant at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology since 2021. Her previous roles include a stint as a Chemical Engineering TA in 2021 and a Chemistry TA in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Knight earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Chemical Engineering from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, from 2019 to 2023. Prior to that, she studied General Studies at Central New Mexico Community College from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in chemical engineering principles and research methodologies.
Research Focus
Samantha's research focuses on the development of polymers for Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) additive manufacturing. She investigates how various chemical compositions impact the physical and mechanical properties of thermosets and thermoplastics. Her work aims to enhance the performance and capabilities of materials used in 3D printing technologies.
Achievements
Upon graduation, Samantha received the Outstanding Student Chemical Engineering Award and the NMT Engineering Student of the Year Award. These accolades recognize her academic excellence and significant contributions to the field of chemical engineering during her time at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology.