Novella Bridges
West Richland, WA, US
Field of Work
Chemistry
Company
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Job Title or "Student"
Project Manager
Education
Louisiana State University
Degree
Chemistry
Education Level
PhD
Profile Biography
Novella Nicole Bridges was born on August 9, 1972, in Detroit, Michigan. Her parents are Willie and Carrie Bridges. She is the youngest of five children. Novella graduated from Lutheran High School East in Harper Woods, Michigan, with honors in June of 1990. Then, she graduated with honors from Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi, in May of 1994 with a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry. Next, she graduated from Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in May of 2001 with the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Presently, she is employed at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory as a Research Scientist. Her hobbies include playing tennis, golf and refereeing Junior College and High School basketball games. She is single with no children.
Interests
Reading, Travel, Sports
Race & Ethnicity
Black or African American
Level of Participation
After-school visit, In-school visit, Job shadow, Online role model
My Experience
I am a new Role Model.
Availability
Evenings, Weekdays
Resources
Career exploration activities, Fun demonstrations or materials, Hands-on activities for students, Identifying other role models