We Are BARRIER BREAKERS

We are innovators, advocates, and catalysts. As threats and challenges change, we continue to use our diverse skills and talents to overcome any operational or social barrier to our mission.

DAN HINKEL

“Giving back to the next generation of research scientists”

Dan loves his job. As in, really loves his job. Working on behalf of something much bigger than himself is part of the reason why. So is giving back to the next generation of NSA scientists.

ALYSSA MARTIN

“Integrating electronics into textiles”

Integrating electronics into textiles is the stuff Alyssa’s dreams are made of. And at NSA’s Laboratory for Physical Sciences, she found the opportunity to make her passions her career.

BOB BUTERA

“Building a bridge to the new world of quantum computing”

Bob is building a bridge to the new world of quantum computing, one tiny atom at a time. Sure it might seem like an impossible mission, but he also calls it basically the coolest thing ever.

JENNIFER DeMELL

“Internship to full-fledged research scientist”

An NSA lab internship saw this analyst pivot to full-fledged research scientist. What Jennifer is creating today will enable tomorrow’s computers to be faster and more powerful than ever before.