Portrait: Karl Simon Awarded a DoD SMART Scholarship

Congratulations to Karl Simon on receiving a Department of Defense SMART Scholarship. The Scholarship-for-Service program supports the development of the civilian science and engineering workforce at DoD facilities.

As described in the lab’s announcement, the award provides tuition support, a stipend, summer internship experience, and a pathway to employment at a DoD facility.

Karl Simon’s later LiDAR research hardware, shown as context for his work at FDCL
Karl Simon’s later LiDAR research hardware, shown as context for his work at FDCL. This photograph is from the lab’s research overview, not the 2023 scholarship announcement.

Original FDCL announcement — April 29, 2023