Dr. Nathan Bradshaw holds a B.S. in Chemistry from Western Washington University and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University. His diverse experience includes operating nuclear reactors in the U.S. Navy, researching artificial muscles and nanomaterial inks, and managing multi-institutional education programs and grants. Passionate about fostering inclusive educational spaces, he works to provide students with the resources they need to achieve their academic goals. Dr. Bradshaw currently serves as the Program Director and Co-Principal Investigator for the PUMA-STEM LSAMP Alliance, leading initiatives to expand opportunities for students in STEM.