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Paul Charles

US Naval Research Laboratory | Washington, District of Columbia | 2020
Paul Charles has over 25 years of experience as a Research Chemist in the Center for Bio/Molecular Science and Engineering at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL). He has conducted research in the design of novel sensors for the detection of explosives and environmental contaminants and sensors for unmanned underwater vehicles. For over 15 years, Paul has served as the Director of the Office of Naval Research-sponsored NRL summer internship program for underrepresented minority undergraduate, graduate, and Postdoctoral students who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities/Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI). He has implemented scientific seminars/workshops, professional development activities, and team building events to enhance their NRL summer experience. Paul's honors include the Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. STEM Education and Diversity Champion of the Year award, and the Commanding Officers Award for Achievement in Equal Employment Opportunity for STEM mentoring.