Sarah Scott
About Sarah Scott
Sarah Scott is a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in fire safety research and computational modeling. She has a diverse background in mechanical engineering and history, with extensive experience in both academic and professional settings.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
Sarah Scott has been serving as a Principal Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories since 2019. Based in Livermore, California, her work focuses on advanced research techniques within the realm of fire safety and material sciences. She leads projects that involve advanced calibration techniques and applies machine learning methods to extract material properties. Sarah is also involved in computational modeling of large-scale fires and contributes to the research aimed at enhancing fire safety applications.
Previous Experience at Sandia National Laboratories
Prior to her current role, Sarah Scott held several positions at Sandia National Laboratories. From 2013 to 2019, she was a Senior Member of Technical Staff, where she worked for six years also in Livermore, California. Before that, she spent three years as a Member of the Technical Staff from 2010 to 2013. During her tenure, she gained extensive experience in various aspects of fire safety research and computational modeling.
Academic Background and Research at University of California, Berkeley
Sarah Scott has a robust academic background from the University of California, Berkeley. She completed her PhD in Mechanical Engineering between 2013 and 2017. Prior to that, she earned her MS in Mechanical Engineering from 2008 to 2010 and her BS in Mechanical Engineering from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, Sarah has a BA in History, which she achieved from 2002 to 2006. During her time at UC Berkeley, she served in various research and teaching roles, including Graduate Researcher, Graduate Student Instructor, and Undergraduate Research Assistant.
Early Career and Contract Roles
In addition to her substantial academic and research tenure, Sarah Scott has held early career and contracting roles. From 2009 to 2010, she worked as a Contracting Mechanical Engineer at Reax Engineering. Concurrently, she was also a Graduate Student Instructor and Graduate Researcher at UC Berkeley from 2008 to 2010. These roles helped pave the way for her extensive expertise in mechanical engineering and fire research.
Diversity and Mentorship Activities
Sarah Scott is active in diversity and inclusion initiatives within the fire research community. She is committed to mentoring emerging professionals and shows a strong interest in leading interdisciplinary teams to further enhance fire safety research. Her involvement in these activities underscores her dedication to creating a more inclusive and supportive environment for researchers and professionals in her field.