Investing in People

Forever Learners

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How We Build Scientific Knowledge and Talent

Exponent consultants are recognized leaders in their fields. We advance scientific and engineering knowledge through our client work and through our commitments to education, teaching, mentoring, and publishing.

Professional Growth

Beyond the Ph.D.

Learning at Exponent never ends. Formal mentoring and sponsorship programs provide development for early- and mid-career consultants. Continuing education is expected, recognized, and valued. In one year alone, our professional staff added more than 100 certifications, ranging from fire protection to ballistics training.

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DEI

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

We believe that differences make us stronger: differences of opinion, points of view, and approaches. Investing in our people with equitable opportunities is part of our culture, and our efforts span recruiting, development, communication, and outreach. 

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Expertise That Fuels Science & Engineering

Our staff are thought leaders in their areas of expertise, helping to shape processes, applications, and best practices across industries. Learn how we advance our fields through academic appointments, scientific committees and boards, and publications.

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Collaboration

Diverse Expertise

To address our clients' real-world challenges, Exponent employs experts from 90+ scientific and technical disciplines. More than 640 of our staff are doctoral-level professionals.

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Together, We Advance Science & Engineering

Every day, our professionals advance their fields, contribute to building a pipeline of scientific and engineering talent, and lend their expertise to standards-setting committees and organizations.

Scientific Publications

On average, Exponent consultants and staff author, co-author, and contribute annually to more than 200 peer-reviewed scientific and engineering publications — on topics ranging from improving public health to preventing building collapses. 

Academic Appointments

Today, more than 50 of our full-time consultants serve as adjunct professors, lecturers, instructors, and advisors at universities across the country and around the world.

Committees & Boards

Exponent staff serve on more than 250 individual scientific and engineering committees and advisory boards, including the International Standards Organization and Underwriters Laboratories. 

Meet Our People  

Get to know some of the experienced professionals who work at Exponent and learn how we support their continued growth.

Farah Ahmed Ph.D.

"People are the core of Exponent." 

Farah Ahmed, Ph.D.

"People are the core of Exponent." 

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"Exponent is outstandingly supportive of allowing its people to publish independently."

David Dore, Pharm.D., Ph.D.

"Exponent is outstandingly supportive of allowing its people to publish independently."

Winnie Hung P.E., LEED AP

"At this firm, we support the growth of employees." 

Winnie Hung, P.E., LEED AP

"At this firm, we support the growth of employees." 

Harri Kytomaa, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, FASME

"I enjoy putting time into making sure our young colleagues get all the exposure in the world so that they can grow as quickly as they possibly can."

Harri Kytömaa, Ph.D., P.E., CFEI, FASME

"I enjoy putting time into making sure our young colleagues get all the exposure in the world so that they can grow as quickly as they possibly can."

Jermaine Marshall, Ph.D.

"I knew at Exponent, I could continue to grow, continue to learn."

Jermaine Marshall, Ph.D.

"I knew at Exponent, I could continue to grow, continue to learn."

Sergio Mendoza Ph.D.

"You will find quality relationships here." 

Sergio Mendoza, Ph.D.

"You will find quality relationships here." 

Maureen Reitman, Sc.D., F.S.P.E., P.E.

"I have the privilege of creating opportunities for others."

Maureen T.F. Reitman, Sc.D., F.S.P.E., P.E.

"I have the privilege of creating opportunities for others."

Jessica Vargas, Ph.D.

"We have great resources for mentorship, but simultaneously a lot of flexibility and autonomy."

Jessica Vargas, Ph.D.

"We have great resources for mentorship, but simultaneously a lot of flexibility and autonomy."