“Throughout her career, Sherrie has contributed to the success of space and launch systems through scientific research and the application of advanced technology,” said Aerospace President and CEO Steve Isakowitz.
In addition to her research and management background in the laboratories, Zacharius has been involved in both independent research and development and staff planning activities across the corporation and with its customers. In 2017, Zacharius received the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Award for Exceptional Public Service in recognition of her outstanding support to the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.
Zacharius started her Aerospace career in the Material Sciences Laboratory as a member of the technical staff in 1982. She held progressively more important roles in the laboratories before moving to the GPS program, where she was principal director of User Systems responsible for User Equipment, Satellite Operations, and the Nuclear Detonation Detection System payload. She led the Physical Science Laboratory for 11 years, serving as the vice president of Technology and Laboratory Operations for the last 7 years.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Tufts University and received her Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
“Throughout her career, Sherrie has contributed to the success of space and launch systems through scientific research and the application of advanced technology,” said Aerospace President and CEO Steve Isakowitz.
In addition to her research and management background in the laboratories, Zacharius has been involved in both independent research and development and staff planning activities across the corporation and with its customers. In 2017, Zacharius received the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Award for Exceptional Public Service in recognition of her outstanding support to the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.
Zacharius started her Aerospace career in the Material Sciences Laboratory as a member of the technical staff in 1982. She held progressively more important roles in the laboratories before moving to the GPS program, where she was principal director of User Systems responsible for User Equipment, Satellite Operations, and the Nuclear Detonation Detection System payload. She led the Physical Science Laboratory for 11 years, serving as the vice president of Technology and Laboratory Operations for the last 7 years.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Tufts University and received her Ph.D. in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
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