People of PLS
Great science starts with great people.
Over 1000 people make up the heart of Physical and Life Sciences. Each person’s unique talents and background contribute to the collaborative teams, innovative solutions, and cutting-edge research that help us make a difference.
Explore this page to learn more about the people behind the science.
Meet our people
Amanda Wu
Materials Scientist
My exposure to space camps and visits to various NASA centers sparked my interest in science at a young age.”
Samantha Clarke
Materials Chemist
I love that my work and research has evolved so much in only two years, and that I’ve been able to work on so many different projects.”
Libby Glascoe
Director of Materials Compatibility
I feel a great pride and drive to work on problems that are important to our national security.”
Marilyn Schneider
Experimental Physicist
I like the intellectual stimulation I feel from analyzing data and from interacting with all the smart people at the Lab.”
