Sidney Shields
About Sidney Shields
Sidney Shields is a Plasma Analyst and Developer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in computational mathematics and extensive experience in academia and scientific research.
Current Company
Sidney Shields is currently employed at Sandia National Laboratories as a Plasma Analyst and Developer. This role commenced in 2020 and involves significant contributions in the field of plasma research and development.
Previous Job Experience
Before his current role, Sidney Shields served as a Postdoctoral Scientist at Sandia National Laboratories from 2018 to 2020 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His diversified work experience also includes positions such as Assistant Professor at Pacific Union College (2017-2018), Instructor at Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas (2016-2017), and Scientist at National Security Technologies, LLC (NSTec) (2015-2017) in North Las Vegas. He was also a Graduate Assistant at the University of Nevada Las Vegas from 2012 to 2017.
Early Career
In the early stages of his career, Sidney Shields was involved with Pacific Union College in multiple roles. He worked as a Mathematics Tutor from 2010 to 2012 and as a Reader from 2009 to 2012. These early roles helped lay the foundation for his ongoing commitment to education and scientific research.
Education and Expertise
Sidney Shields holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computational Mathematics from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, completed in 2017. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mathematics from Pacific Union College, graduating in 2012. His academic background provides a solid foundation for his research and analytical work in plasma science.
Background in Teaching
Sidney Shields has an extensive background in teaching. He served as an Assistant Professor at Pacific Union College and an Instructor at Coral Academy of Science Las Vegas. These roles reflect his commitment to education and his ability to convey complex mathematical and scientific concepts to students.