Laura Marchand graduated with a BS in Physics from UCLA in June 2010. During her undergraduate career, she conducted research and analysis on the Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope under the guidance of Professor Rene Ong in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The summer after her graduation, Laura began working at ME Engineers, Inc., in Culver City, as an electrical consulting engineer. She has been with ME Engineers for 6.5 years now and is responsible for the design and construction of higher education, healthcare and entertainment facilities.