Ph.D. in geology, University of California, Berkeley; B.A. in geology, Franklin and Marshall College; B.A. in mathematics, Franklin and Marshall College
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More ExpertsDon Snyder is a senior physical scientist at the RAND Corporation. He specializes in mathematical modeling and the development and maintenance of robust, complex systems.
His recent policy areas of focus have been nuclear operations and cybersecurity. He also has extensive experience and numerous peer-reviewed publications in mathematical modeling in the physical sciences, including the mechanics of buoyant plumes, low-Reynold's number fluid mechanics, radiative heat transfer, equilibrium and nonequilibrium chemical thermodynamics, and experimental in situ micro-Raman spectroscopy at high temperatures and pressures. Snyder has mixed theoretical and experimental approaches in all of these areas of research. He has served as an ad hoc member of the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board.
Snyder received a B.A. in mathematics and B.A. in geology from Franklin and Marshall College and a Ph.D. in geology from the University of California, Berkeley.
Don Snyder et al., Robust and Resilient Logistics Operations in a Degraded Information Environment, RAND (RR-2015), 2017
Don Snyder et al., Improving the Cybersecurity of U.S. Air Force Military Systems Throughout Their Life Cycles, RAND Corporation (RR-1007), 2015
Don Snyder et al., Ensuring U.S. Air Force Operations During Cyber Attacks Against Combat Support Systems: Guidance for Where to Focus Mitigation Efforts, RAND Corporation (RR-620), 2015
Don Snyder et al., Assessment of the Air Force Materiel Command Reorganization: Report for Congress, RAND Corporation (RR-389), 2013
Don Snyder et al., Sustaining the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Mission, RAND Corporation (TR-1240), 2013
Don Snyder et al., Improving Air Force Depot Programming by Linking Resources to Capabilities, RAND Corporation (TR-905), 2012
Don Snyder et al., Assessing Capabilities and Risks in Air Force Programming: Framework, Metrics, and Methods, RAND Corporation (MG-815), 2009
Don Snyder et al., Sustaining Air Force Space Systems: A Model of the Global Positioning System, RAND (MG-535), 2007
