Career Spotlights

Air Force Pilot

Meet Nicole. She is a Major in the United States Air Force and she is also the first female Thunderbird pilot.

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Animal Keeper

Meet Juan Rodriguez, Animal Keeper of the Asia Trail at the National Zoo. He talks about his daily duties and caring for sloth bears. Entrevista a Juan en español.

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Archeologists

Meet Joy Beasley and Kate Birmingham, Archeologists from the National Park Service. They talk about the tools the use and what they uncovered at the Best Farm.

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Architect

Meet Tony Alonso, the Regional Chief Architect for the General Services Administration, National Capital Region. Learn about green buildings and saving energy.

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Army Dentist

Meet Captain Ryan Romero.  He talks about being a dentist and how to take care of your teeth.

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Astronaut

Meet Kay. - She flew as Mission Specialist-2 on STS-90 Neurolab (1998) and logged over 381 hours in space. She was also part of the seven-member crew aboard Space Shuttle Columbia.

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Biologist and Chemist

We visit the Center for Veterinary Medicine, part of the Food and Drug Administration. Meet Lauren Curtis, Analytical Chemist and Elizabeth Tall, Biologist. They talk about what it’s like to be scientists and how they protect human and animal health.

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Book Conservator

Meet Yasmeen Khan, a Rare Book Conservator at the Library of Congress. She's working on the digitization of the library's collections. Entrevista con Yasmeen en español.

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Contracting Officer

Meet Adam. He obtains a variety of products and services on behalf of GSA and all the other federal agencies.

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FBI Fitness Instructor

Meet E.J. He talks about teaching at the FBI Academy and why you should keep moving. 

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Human Capital Management Specialist

Meet Celia. She works for the Congressional Research Service as a recruitment coordinator.

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Oceanographer

Meet Pablo. He is the chief scientist at the National Ice Center. Learn about satellite oceanography and tracking ice and snow cover.

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Peace Corps Volunteers

Meet Laura and Rob. They served in Zambia from 2007-2009. Learn about their experience.

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Program Analyst

Meet Allison. She works for EPA and creates interactive maps which makes the more understandable.

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Prosthetist

Meet David. He works with patients with amputated limbs. He talks about what he likes about his job and how a prosthetic arm and leg are created.

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Scientist - Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Meet Dr. Karen Swider-Lyons. She works with fuel cells in engines and talks about what it's like to be a scientist.

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Treasurer of the United States

Meet Rosie Rios. She is the Treasurer of the United States. She oversees the Bureau of Engraving and Printing and the U.S. Mint. Entrevista a Rosie Rios en español.

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White House Chef

Meet Cris Comerford. She's the execute chef at the White House. She takes care of the First Family, both daily meals and social events.

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Working at the National Aquarium

Meet Jay and CJ from the National Aquarium in Washington DC. They talk about their jobs and Oleaner, an albino alligator.

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Zoo Veterinarian

Meet Carlos. He is involved in the daily clinical care of animals in the Zoo’s collection at the National Zoo in Washington DC.

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