Meet Brian

I always enjoyed math in school, but my interest in a STEM career was further enhanced by the opportunity to complete science fair projects and, as a senior, take the only physics class offered by my high school. I heard MIT was an excellent school, but I was shocked when I saw the cost. My parents and I didn't really understand financial aid, and I learned that ROTC could pay my way through college. As a result, I ended up with an Air Force ROTC scholarship at MIT, where I received S.B. and S.M. degrees in Geophysics. I then completed my four-year active duty commitment working in an Air Force lab. I really enjoyed the research, but realized that I would not be able to continue with a research career if I remained an Air Force officer. Instead, I returned to MIT and earned a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering with a concentration in Electronic Materials.