Luther Jenkins - Aerospace Research Engineer

Luther Neal Jenkins Born Mar. 21, 1968 in Newport News, Virginia

Education: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Brown University; M.S. in Engineering from George Washington University

Favorite TV Shows: Voice of Revival

Favorite Hobbies: volleyball, gardening, home repair, cycling

Favorite Sports: volleyball

Favorite School Subjects: mathematics and science

Favorite Music: Spiritual/Gospel

What do you do? I perform fundamental flow physics research in wind tunnels.

Coolest equipment you use? A three-component laser velocimeter. It uses lasers to measure the speed of air.

How do you use mathematics in your job? We use mathematics to design our experiments, fabricate models, configure instruments, conduct experiments, and analyze data.

Career Advice for Kids: Get a solid foundation in mathematics and science and remember everything.