Los Alamos physicist Michelle Espy. Courtesy/LANL

LANL News:

From dinosaur skulls to airport liquid scans to brainwave mapping, Los Alamos physicist Michelle Espy has used scientific imaging to solve problems across science and national security. In this photo- and-illustration-rich feature, she reflects on the tools, techniques, and people that shaped her career.

Why it Matters

• Imaging technologies at the Lab support national security, medical diagnostics, transportation safety, and more. 

• Espy’s pioneering work in ultra-low-field MRI, neutron imaging, and SQUID-based magnetometry led to critical advances in noninvasive testing. 
• Her story highlights the value of mentoring, interdisciplinary collaboration, and curiosity-driven science at Los Alamos. 

Explore the full story here.