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Dr. Carol Campbell has over 20 years experience in solid propellants, pyrotechnics, and new energetic ingredients. She currently holds the position of Senior Manager for Propellants and Pyrotechnics in the R&D Laboratories at ATK Space Systems. She manages 20 scientists and engineers working in new
product development and production support.

Carol has been the Principal Investigator on a number of programs for the Navy, Army, and Air Force, as well as numerous IR&D efforts. In addition, she supports production programs for commercial and strategic rocket motors, flares, and decoys. In 2003 she was nominated to the Space Technology Hall of Fame for her contribution to the Thiokol Humanitarian Demining Flare. She has been an invited lecturer in solid propellants at the University of Alabama-Huntsville, the Gordon Research Conference, and the AIAA.

Dr. Campbell previously held a position as Program Manager for Science and Engineering Ordnance and Propellant Technology programs. Prior to joining Thiokol Propulsion in 1980, Dr. Campbell was a propellant chemist for Talley Industries of Arizona. She has seven patents and over 20 publications in the field of new solid propellants and ingredients.

Carol is actively involved in the mentoring program for high-potential young engineers and scientists at ATK. She supports programs for women in science including the ACCESS program at the University of Utah, and the Northern Utah Chapter of Expanding Your Horizons. Dr. Campbell earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Northern Arizona University in 1977 (cum laude), and a Doctorate degree in Inorganic Chemistry from Utah State University in 1987.

Carol enjoys yoga, snow skiing and snow shoeing, hiking, and bicycling. She raises and shows American Paint Horses, and is active in the Utah Paint Horse Club.

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