Power of

Education Path

M.S. 

     Technology Management.  South Dakota Schools of Mines and

     Technology.

B.S. 

     Chemistry.  South Dakota Schools of Mines and Technology.

 

 

Special Career Skills

"The ability to adapt to any situation and be a problem-solver. It’s important to be a leader and a mentor to those you work with, but you should also be able to work in group settings."

 

 

Career Choice Decision

What made you interested in this career?

“I became interested in science and research when I was an undergraduate student studying chemistry and working in an inorganic chemistry research lab. While in graduate school, I became interested in project and safety management and gained experience as an intern at the NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. The experience and knowledge gained while in college enabled me to have a diverse background which ultimately led to my interest in this career."

 

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I Like My Career Because

"I like my job because it allows me to participate in outreach activities with tribal organizations and provide a Native American perspective into the work that is conducted. My job also allows me to be involved with all aspects of science and to gain experience in various fields such as safety, construction, and water treatment process"

 

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Recognitions

• First Native American scientist-Sanford Lab Underground Lab Mine Facility

• Underground laboratory seeks Native American Collaboration (Giroux is noted)