Brenda Sullivan - Aerospace Engineer

Brenda M. Sullivan
Born in St. Albans, Hertfordshire, England

Education: B.S. in Physics; M.S. in Acoustics

Favorite TV Show: I don't watch TV!

Favorite Hobbies: music, hiking, and volunteering

Favorite Sports: hiking and biking

Favorite School Subjects: music, English, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology

Favorite Band/Music: Classical, Jazz, World

What do you do? I study the psychological effects of noise on people.

What is the most challenging aspect of your job? Trying to think of everything.

How do you use mathematics in you job? I collect, organize, and make sense of numerical data that appear on graphs.

Why did you decide to enter your current field? An article about studying acoustics (sound) inspired me.

Career Advice for Kids: Study and enjoy it.