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ContactOpportunities to pursue a career in a STEM-related field are vast. These careers are in high demand and will continue to be in demand in the future. NETL wants to help students understand how their interest in STEM fields can translate into a STEM career.
Each NETL professional follows a unique path that leads them to a career at the Lab. NETL is home to experts who are eager to pass on their passion for STEM to the next generation of scientists, problem solvers, and innovators.
Check out our spotlight videos below. Keep checking back, because we’re always adding new videos and thinking up new ways to share the awesomeness of science.
Scott Montross
Research Geologist
Growing up in the Adirondacks, NETL research geologist Scott Montross knew he wanted a job that involved looking at rocks. Today, Scott is thinking outside the box and researching rare earth elements to make technologies we rely on every day cheaper and more abundant.
Jennifer Bauer
Geo-Data Scientist
Meet Jennifer Bauer, a geo-data scientist whose 5th grade STEM project sparked a lifelong interest in science and problem solving. Jennifer discusses her path to NETL and how her research addresses important energy questions.
Natalie Pekney
Environmental Research Engineer
Environmental engineer Natalie Pekney says, “Don’t be intimidated! It’s not that hard to be a scientist if that’s what you really want to do.” Watch this video to find out how a former farm girl ended up solving national energy and environmental problems at NETL.
Djuna Gulliver
Environmental Engineer
Meet Djuna Gulliver, an NETL environmental engineer who investigates the large impact of tiny things. In this video, Djuna discusses the fluid nature of science and what led her to this career.
Dustin McIntyre
Mechanical Engineer
What do Superman and NETL’s Dustin McIntyre have in common? They can both look inside rocks! Find out how by watching this video.
