What are your responsibilities with NASA? 

I am an aeronautical engineer at NASA Ames research. My primary work involves
 wind 
tunnel research of helicopter models.

What type of helicopters? military/civilian

Both types. Since there has been a reduction of defense spending, the majority 
of the helicopter projects lately are commercial. Right now, I am working on 
a tiltrotor model test. The tiltrotor is a really NEAT aircraft. It takes off
vertically like a helicopter then rotates its engines and flies forward like a
prop driven airplane. Have you ever heard of a tiltrotor or 
seen one on the TV news perhaps?

Like the British Harrier Jump Jet?

Close, but not quite. The Harrier is what they call a VTOL, which is a Vertical
 Take Off and Landing vehicle. I realize the concept sounds similar to a
 tiltrotor.The difference is that the tiltrotor has two large propellers
on each wing to generate lift and forward propulsion.

What is your educational background? Also work experience?

I have a bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Cal Poly State
 University, San Luis Obispo. Before graduating from college, I had the
 opportunity to work summer intern jobs in the aerospace industry. Some
of my work included: CAD (computer aided design)  drafting, airplane loads
predictions, stability and control. Are any of you kids interested in 
flying helicopters or airplanes when you grow up?

Yes, there are a couple of kids interested in flying. Probably will be in military. 

If I may tell a little bit more about myself, since my profile in unfortunately not accessible 
this morning...
...There are other things I like to and have done in addition to the engineering research I 
do. This includes mentoring and tutoring kids at Ronald McNair school in East Palo Alto, 
serving as co-chair of the Advisory Committee for Women at NASA Ames, and delivering 
prepared speeches at Toastmasters. I love to exercise, like swimming, bicycling, walking. 
And I enjoy recreational sports like camping,
traveling, and eating CHOCOLATE!!!

Were there any more questions?

Have you had an opportunity to work with any presently flying helicopters?

Yes! The V-22 Tiltrotor, which is sometimes referred to as the Osprey;
the S-76 (Sikorsky) helicopter; and the MD500 NOTAR (McDonnell Douglas).
NOTAR means NO TAil Rotor. It uses circulation control to keep it stabilized
instead of a tail rotor. NOTAR is a lot quieter and is used by some
police helicopters to seek out criminals.

One last question, please. We have a paper airplane contest coming soon.
Straight line flight and tricks are the two divisions. Any helpful hints?

Sure, straight line flight usually is best with the conventional looking
 paper airplane. Try a  "flying wing" design for performing tricks. It was
nice chatting with you!

Thank you and good bye.