Sarah Parker

Sarah Parker has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning over several years. Sarah is currently working at Exponent as a Senior Managing Scientist, a position they have held since March 2023. Prior to this role, they were a Managing Scientist at Exponent from March 2020 to April 2023, and a Senior Scientist from January 2017 to March 2020.

Before joining Exponent, Sarah worked at ExxonMobil Research and Engineering as a Senior Researcher from June 2014 to October 2016, and as an Advanced Researcher from 2014 to 2015. Sarah also has significant experience in academia, having worked at Harvard University as a Graduate Research Assistant from September 2008 to May 2014. During their time at Harvard, they also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for various chemistry courses.

Sarah's work experience also includes a role as a Thomas J. Watson Fellow at the Thomas J. Watson Foundation from July 2007 to July 2008. In this capacity, they conducted independent research on the use of traditional music in education in sub-Saharan Africa.

Sarah'searliest work experience was as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Grinnell College, where they conducted research projects and also served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for organic chemistry courses.

In summary, Sarah Parker has a diverse background in scientific research, teaching, and independent study, with expertise in fields such as chemistry and traditional music education.

Sarah Parker attended Grinnell College from 2003 to 2007, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Chemistry. From 2008 to 2014, they pursued further studies at Harvard University, ultimately earning a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Organometallic Chemistry.