Hello, I am Dawson Pierce. 

I am currently pursuing a doctoral degree in aerospace engineering and mechanics. I received both my master's and bachelor's degrees at The University of Alabama in 2024, and eventually decided to stick around to finish up my PhD specializing in Multi-Target Tracking (MTT), and Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC). 

I expect to graduate with my PhD in May 2026, allowing for me to finish all of my education by the age of 24. In doing so, I hope to gain more opportunities in my career by ensuring that I am well rounded despite having a specialized focus in MTT and GNC. 

Through my additional studies, I've acquired a vast number of hands on skills and continuously learned how to effectively contribute to a team and support others through my work in the Laboratory for Autonomy, GNC, and Estimation Research (LAGER) and at UA Recreation. 

Be sure to check out some of my projects or experiences below, or my older ones found through the menu. 

Roll Tide,

Dawson