February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
“ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE”
62ND HONORS AND AWARDS BANQUET
February 25, 2017
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National Engineers Week Committees
~ BANQUET COMMITTEE ~ Marek Barylak, Kenneth Davis, Sonja Domazet, Paul Gill, Stephen Guine, Tahseena Kahn, Paul Landry, Eli Stiny, Robert B. Tarn, Thomas R. Tarn, Jackie Zev
~ HONORS & AWARDS COMMITTEE ~ Marek Barylak, Kenneth Davis, Paul Gill, Stephen Guine, Tahseena Kahn, Paul Landry, Robert B. Tarn, Sonja Domazet, Thomas R. Tarn, Jackie Zev
~ AWARDS ASSEMBLY ~ Marek Barylak, Larry Dalton, Ken Davis, Sonja Domazet, Paul Gill, Rudy Montalvo, Eli Stiny, Robert B. Tarn, Jackie Zev
~ HOSTESSES ~ Olivia Landry, Noelle Saccaccio, Hoda Storage
~ SOUVENIR PROGRAM GRAPHICS & DESIGN ~ Paul Landry
~ AWARD GRAPHICS & COVER PAGE~ Mike Matte
~ AUDIO / VIDEO ~ Swank Audio Visuals, Christopher Landry
~ Photographers ~ Daniel Perales, Gene Yano
~ BANQUET SETUP / AWARDS DISTRIBUTION ~ Nina Papadakis, Evan Papadakis
~ MATHCOUNTS ~ Jerry Kraim, Eli G. Stiny
Engineers’ Council Past Presidents 1970 William B. Johnson 1992 Robert Budica 2005 Robert B. Tarn 1980 Clifford B. Shiepe, PE 1993 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2006 Paul F. Landry 1981 Clifford B. Shiepe, PE 1994 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2007 Paul F. Landry 1982 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 1995 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2008 Patrick Berbon 1983 William F. Hassel, PE, FIAE 1996 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2009 Dr. Charles H. Volk 1984 Clifford Terry 1997 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2010 Dr. Charles H. Volk 1985 Roland V. Roggero 1998 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2011 Kenneth G. Davis 1986 James P. Ritchey 1999 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2012 Kenneth G. Davis 1987 James P. Ritchey 2000 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2013 Sonja Domazet 1988 Harlan L. Russ 2001 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2014 Sonja Domazet 1989 Dr. A. F. Ratcliffe 2002 Lloyd W. Higginbotham, FIAE 2015 Sonja Domazet 1990 Dr. A. F. Ratcliffe 2003 Robert B. Tarn 2016 Sonja Domazet 1991 Robert Budica 2004 Robert B. Tarn
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The Engineers’ Universal City,
Honors & Awards
Saturday, February 25 2017
Welcome & Introductions – 6:00 p.
Master of Stephen Guine
Dinner
Presentation of Awards – 7:00
Council esident Sonja Domazet
Presenters Nagwa E. Bekir, Ph.D. Santiago Bulnes Paul Gill Stephen Guine Rudy Montalvo Naveed Hussain, Ph.D. Paul Landry Joe Lanni, MajGen (Ret) Stuart Linsky
Eli G. Stiny Thomas R. Tarn Scott Ward Michael Watkins, Ph.D.
Sonja Domazet
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FUTURE TECHNOLOGY LEADERS AWARDS
Tara Sweigart Meghan Lew Aerojet Rocketdyne The Boeing Company Rancho Cordova, California Long Beach, California
In recognition of outstanding contribution to the development For providing excellent quality and innovative engineering of advanced propulsion technology in the areas of advanced solutions in improving producibility for the 767 program and energetic compositions for both fielded and future propulsion increasing supplier yield for the 777X and 787 programs systems
Justin Giacotto Jeffrey D. Gabeau Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems The Boeing Company San Diego, California Seattle, Washington
For technical leadership, process oversight, customer For the development and implementation of Additive coordination, and program execution in playing a critical role in Manufacturing (AM) solutions involving monolithic structures the Triron program benefiting the 737-8 MAX airplane
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FUTURE TECHNOLOGY LEADER AWARDS
Malia Pantastico Trevor E. Tucker Northrop Gruman Mission Systems The Boeing Company Woodland Hills, California Tukwila, Washington
For outstanding performance and leadership on Blue WASP For innovation and outstanding leadership in bringing Additive and other programs. Manufacture into mainstream production in a highly regulated environment
Dr. William H. Grover Aurora Garcia University of California, Riverside The Boeing Company Riverside, California Huntington Beach, California
For creating hardware and software tools that accelerate the In recognition of outstanding leadership in environmental progress of biological and medical research, and developing thermal test of the 767-Tanker fuel couplers, on the Minuteman technologies that support engineering experiences for students Missile program and on the Commercial Crew Transportation in K-12 science classes. System applied loads with ordnance risk reduction test
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS David E Margrave Dr. Shadi Mahjoob Aerojet Rocketdyne Califronia State University, Northridge Canoga Park, California Northridge, California
In recognition of extraordinary teamwork, mentoring, and For outstanding contributions to the fields of analytical, outstanding technical leadership as the RS-25 Test Lead computational, and experimental heat transfer, as well as remarkable performance in instructional activities Josue Porres Shawwen W Fann The Boeing Company Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Long Beach, California Woodland Hills, California
In recognition of developing a new technology that resulted in For outstanding contributions in the development of fiber-optic- added competitive advantage for the Boeing Company based inertial measurement units for marine applications, and for continuing improvements of calibration and compensation techniques enabling enhanced performance across environments Mark Slosser Kurt Von Brockman Aerojet Rocketdyne Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California
For continued contribution to the successful flights of the RS- For outstanding leadership, ingenuity, customer focus, attention 68 engines on the Delta IV program to detail, and execution on the RS25 Nozzle Affordability Plan directly contributing to the human spaceflight program
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Design, Development, and Rancho Cordova Groundwater Qualification of 36 Volt Power Remediation Processing Unit for Electric Propulsion
Aerojet Rocketdyne The Boeing Company Redmond, Washington Rancho Cordova, California
Team Members Team Members
Brian Koch William Goldsmith Carl Haynie Timothy P. Leo David Hearn Joseph Zimmer Bryce Hesterman Robin Lewis Michael Madigan John Otto Robert Poehls Mike Ray Kurt Swanson Jamie Waldock
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Randy S Aadland Bryan J. Meyers
Description of Project: Description of Project:
In recognition of outstanding leadership for design, In recognition of completion of a critical element of development, qualification and production of the 36 the remediation program through excellent design, Volt Electric Propulsion Power Control Unit planning, execution, and innovation
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Space Launch System Liquid Customer Aviation Service Liaison Hydrogen Bleed Duct Team Support
Aerojet Rocketdyne The Boeing Company Los Angeles, California Long Beach, California
Team Members Team Members
Brian Donnelly Larry F Baker Jai Eller Gregory P Bellamy David Kittinger David E Gough Robert Papaleo Truc Q Ho Robert Passerini Paul Y Mar Michael Yuen Kaitlin E Thompson Kevin P Trefzger
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Arthur L Coleman John D. Friend
Description of Project: Description of Project:
For outstanding support to NASA’s Space Launch In recognition of support to Commercial Aircraft System by the designing, fabricating, testing, and Support Programs that reduced costs assuring future delivering the Liquid Hydrogen Bleed Duct System business for the Core Stage rocket, Exploration Mission 1 8 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Electromagnetic Environmental Effects Coatings
The Boeing Company St. Louis, Missouri
Team Members Haynes Arnett Stephen A. Cramm Jeff Roseman Derick E. Skouby
Accepting the Project Award Dr. Janice L. Karty
Description of Project:
In recognition for industry leading breakthrough improvements to lightening protection and coatings for both commercial and military airplanes . 9 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
10 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet Jack Northrop Spirit of Innovation Award
To Stephen M. Sullivan Aerospace Systems Sector Vice President, Strategic Systems Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Melbourne, Florida
Presented by Stuart Linksy Sector Vice President Engineering & Global Product Development Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Redondo Beach, California
Steve is a well-respected engineer, an exceptional leader and mentor to next generation engineers in Northrop Grumman’s team of more than 22,000 Aerospace Systems pro- fessionals. He is highly regarded across Northrop Grumman’s military and civilian customer base for his business acumen and his ongoing contributions to advancing the fields of technology and design.
The Jack Northrop Spirit of Innovation commemorates the vision, perseverance and prowess reminiscent of aviation pioneer Jack whose achievements and techniques broke the barriers traditional aircraft The Engineers’ Council bestows this award in honor of individual technical contributions that inspire and advance the progress of the
Past 2006 Douglas E. Wood 2012 Daniel Rihn 2007 Paul Marchisotto (posth.) 2013 Allen A. Arata 2008 Charles Tomita 2014 Louie Chavez 2009 Douglas L. Fronius 2015 Stuart Linsky 2010 Dr. John M. Papazian (posth.) 2016 Chris Hernandez 2011 Clayton K. S. Kau
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Amy Avila Dr. Nicholas M. Johnson Lockheed Martin Aeronautics MWH Global Palmdale, California Walnut Creek, California
Amy accepted the lead role in resolving the potential fleet-wide For outstanding commitment to quality and innovation to meet U-2 missing longeron bolt inspection and repairs. Through her the Boeing Company‘s and State Regulator’s expectations for efforts, no sorties were negatively impacted at any operating the hydrogeologic analysis at Santa Susana location Jon Swift Dr. Christoph Schaal Aerojet Rocketdyne Califronia State University, Northridge Los Angeles, California Northridge, California
For outstanding leadership over the last 20 years for the For outstanding contributions to the fields of theoretical and implementation of computing cluster technology at Aerojet experimental mechanics employing ultrasonic technology, as Rocketdyne well as superb execution in instructional activities
Dr. Suveen N. Mathaudhu University of California, Riverside Riverside, California
For pushing the structural performance ceiling limits in advanced nano crystalline structural materials through innovative research on novel strengthening mechanisms, and outreach efforts to spread this knowledge to a broader audience
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EKV IMU Retrofit & New Build Rocket Propulsion Laboratory Team Project
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems University of Southern California Woodland Hills, California Los Angeles, California
Team Members Team Members
Raymond Barnes Carter Allen Neal Dahlen Mike Gruntman Juergen Flamm Joseph Kunc Gregory Moore Todd Uramoto
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Thomas Bolton Daniel Erwin Description of Project: Description of Project:
For Achieving On-Time Performance in a Critical For advancing the state-of-the-art in rocket National Defense Program while Maintaining Full propulsion technology through the creation of a Performance Integrity with Severe Environmental rocket propulsion laboratory project that provided a Requirement. flexible test-bed for both research and learning.
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS U-2 Flight Test Team St. Louis Environmental Dynamics Lab Virtual Remote Testing
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics The Boeing Company Palmdale, California St. Louis, Missouri
Team Members Team Members
Margaret Burgoon Arnaldo Aleman Andrew DiBetta Darin W Glanville Jim Nelson Matthew W Green Chris Short Anthony J Hauenstein Brett Steele Brian D Loyet Stephen Waldo Robert V Price Stephan W Riechers
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Barbara J. Lee Bradley J Scott Description of Project: Description of Project:
For effectiveness accomplishing U-2 flight test For creating value for Boeing customers by objectives while overcoming significant integrating virtual technology into laboratory programmatic challenges optimization updates to implement performance accelerating remote testing capability to reduce test costs and improve enterprise collaboration 14 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Commercial Crew Launch Abort Self-healing, Sustainable Electronics Engine for Space Exploration
Aerojet Rocketdyne NASA Ames Research Center Los Angeles, California Moffett Field, California
Team Members Team Members
Erick Cabrera Jin-woo Han Gary Grenon Dong-il Moon Charles Hoover Carlo Hormozian Bill Lee David Matthews Mario Padilla Andy Shiang David Vowell Xinhong Zheng
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Edward Bechtel Meyya Meyyappan Description of Project: Description of Project:
The team brought the successful Launch Abort For innovative contributions in the development of Engine development program to a conclusion, self-healing and sustainable electronics for space demonstrating an unprecedented degree of control exploration and military electronics. and repeat ability.
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John J. Guarrera Engineering Educator of the Year Award
Dr. Azad M. Madni Professor, Astronautics Director, Systems Architecting and Engineering Program University of Southern California
Presented Dr. Nagwa E. Bekir College of Engineering and Computer Science California State University, Northridge Northridge, California
For visionary leadership and pioneering contributions to aerospace systems engineering, including advancing USC’s systems architecting and engineering doctoral degree, and leading the country’s top- rated, longest running systems engineering graduate program at USC. His ground-breaking research and publications in model-based interactive storytelling and visual analytics have had a major impact on complex systems engineering and engineering education.
The Engineering Educator of the Year Award is given in recognition of significant achievements by a professor in the successful involvement of students in learning, research and in the application of science and mathematics to the solution of problems in engineering design or theory. Recognition of a top educator began in 1982, with the “Education Achievements Award.” In 1985, the top educator award was renamed the “Distinguished Education Achievements Award”, which became the “Distinguished Engineering Education Achievements Award” in 1987. At the National Engineers Week Banquet of 1991, the award became the “Engineering Educator of the Year Award”.
In honor of The Engineers’ Council founding member, this award bestowed upon the top educator was renamed in 2007 the “John J. Guarrera Engineering Educator of the Year Award.”
Past Recipients 1982 Dr. Alfonso F. Ratcliffe 1994 Dr. John W. Adams 2006 Dr. Mihri Ozkan 1983 Dr. Robert Y. Wong 1995 Dr. Sembian R. Rengarajan 2007 Dr. Diane Schwartz 1984 Dr. Edmond S. Gillespie 1996 Dr. Roger Di Julio 2008 Dr. Behzad Bavarian 1985 Dr. Thelma Estrin 1997 Dr. Martin S. Roden 2009 Dr. Chi-Tsen Lin 1986 Dr. Gregg W. Dixon 1998 Dr. Ramin Roosta 2010 Dr. Hamid Johari 1987 Dr. Michael A. Melkanoff, P.E. 2000 Dr. Helen A. Ryaciotaki-Boussalis 2011 Dr. Melvin A. Breuer 1988 Dr. Diane Schwartz 2001 Dr. Sharlene Katz 2012 Dr. S. K. Ramesh 1989 Dr. Larry Lichten 2002 Dr. Stewart Prince 2013 Dr. Vijay K. Dhir 1991 Dr. B. J. Shell 2003 Dr. Nagwa Bekir 2014 Dr . Mau-Chung F. Chang 1992 Dr. Mihran S. Agbabian 2004 Tarek A. Shraibati 2015 Dr. Alan N. Willson, Jr. 1993 Dr. Michael Hassul 2005 Dr. Robert G. Ryan 2016 Dr. William J. Kaiser
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Christopher S. Duffey Thomas J. Lackey Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems The Boeing Company San Diego, California St. Louis, Missouri
For being instrumental in driving technical execution and world class engineering of Autonomous Systems For development of new flight control actuator test programs and providing architectural guidance equipment & methods that had a significant impact across various programs, especially in the area of on F15 and F18 system performance, and for a missions systems career of setting a high standard for engineering . services
Steven L. Manaka Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Woodland Hills, California
For distinguished contributions in the design, test, improvement, and support of guidance and naviga- tion products spanning a wide range of technologies and applications.
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Dr. Abeer Alwan John P. Schneider-Jr. University of California, Los Angeles Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles, California Los Angeles, California
For strong commitment and dedication to engi- For leading Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles neering education at both the undergraduate and site operations and advancing state-of-the-art in graduate levels Manufacturing and Quality of liquid rocket engines
Steven P. Terneus The Boeing Company St. Louis, Missouri
For technical management and software development contributions on complex avionics test systems as well as developing staffing and resource management software that has become a Boeing standard in the Global Services and Support organization 19 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
PAST RECIPIENTS OF THE ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD
1959 Roy E. Marquardt 1988 George J. Hallinan 1960 Richard Bradshaw 1989 Paul H. Lane 1961 Milford G. Childers 1990 William F. Ezell 1962 Paul R. Vogt 1991 Edward G. Linhart 1963 George T. Harness 1992 Sherman N. Mullin 1964 Ralph Balent 1993 Robert D. Paster 1965 Clarence L. Johnson 1994 Byron K. Wood 1966 Steven J. Domokos 1995 Jack S. Gordon 1967 James A. Broadston 1996 Ernest Schaeffer 1968 Dr. Arnold M. Levine 1997 Paul B. Smith 1969 Willis M. Hawkins 1998 Anthony Joseph Spear 1970 Ralph A. Lamm 1999 Robert Goetz 1971 Arthur A. Daush, Jr. 2000 Dr. Michael E. Polites 1972 Dr. R.N. Ghose 2001 Dr. Charles Volk 1973 John J. Guarrera 2002 Maynard L. “Joe” Stangeland 1974 Elliott H. Green 2003 E.R. “Ed” Glasgow 1975 Mathew C. Ek 2004 Norman S. Sakamoto 1976 Sam F. Iacobellis 2005 Thomas R. Gavin 1977 Lon L. Sanders 2006 John B. Plowden 1978 Norman J. Ryker 2007 Thomas W. Blakely 1979 Donald C. Tillman 2008 Jeffrey S. Kincaid 1980 Dominick J. Sanchini 2009 Frank Flores 1981 Ben R. Rich 2010 Daniel A. Tazartes 1982 Dr. Paul B. MacCready 2011 Eric D. Knutson 1983 Charles G. Fargo 2012 James S. Paulsen 1984 Dr. Malcom Currie 2013 Dennis P. O’Donoghue 1985 Phillip V. King 2014 Donald D. Wilkes 1986 Sophia K. Ashley 2015 Richard D. Baily 1987 Dr. Rodney A. Boudreaux 2016 Santiago A. Bulnes
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Dr. George A. Pavlath Northrop Grumman Fellow Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Woodland Hills California
Presented Santiago A. Bulnes Vice President, F-35 Chief Engineer Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Fort Worth, Texas
Dr. George Pavlath is the technical authority and leader of the NGC Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG) inertial navigation and inertial measurement product lines. He is considered the “Father of the Northrop Grumman Fiber Optic Gyro”. In 1982 he designed Litton’s first fiber optic gyro and led the technical effort to build and test the gyro. In the 30+ years since and under George’s guidance, that first FOG gyro has grown into a large and varied portfolio of instruments feeding the highest volume, most profitable product lines for Litton’s and subsequently for Northrop Grumman’s navigation business area. The critical contributions that Dr. Pavlath has made has resulted in products used from undersea to outer space; such as torpedoes; land navigation systems including the Husky IED detection vehicle; airborne such as the F-16 and nu- merous space application such as on the Mars rovers.
Peter Recchia Omni Award
The movies have their Oscars, the television industry has its Emmy, and The Engineers’ Council presents, for the 43rd time, its Engineering Omni Award. This award was presented in 1973 to the Engineer of the Year, San Fernando Valley. Since then, each succeeding Engineer of the Year has been awarded this beautiful, original trophy conceived, designed, and produced by Peter Recchia, PE, SME, AIEE. Mr. Recchia was a dedicated supporter of the engineering community and when he passed away, the Engineering Omni Award was renamed in his honor, “The Peter Recchia Omni ward.”
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Michael L. Goodall David N. Carter The Boeing Company Aerojet Rocketdyne St. Louis, Missouri Rancho Cordova, California
For valuable contributions to the Integrated For advancing state-of-the-art in Mechanical Design Diagnostics and Health Management teams and over Engineering discipline in support of our nation's -all Advanced Data Core Processor-II program and civilian space and defense programs for his exhibiting a career of leadership and relentless focus for success
Stephen A. Hutti The Boeing Company St. Louis, Missouri
For work on the Boeing Avionics Maintenance Repair & Overhaul Facility in South Korea and support in expanding a $6B plus business portfolio and development of a common NDI system for 777X aircraft production
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Dr. Mihri Ozkan Gregory Moore University of California, Riverside Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Riverside, California Woodland Hills, California
For exemplary and innovative contributions to For distinguished achievement in the field of Fiber sustainability as a researcher, educator, and global Optic Gyro based sensors and the development of ambassador of science and engineering. high performance inertial sensor based systems.
Greg J. Arend United Launch Alliance Centennial, Colorado
For leading a team of volunteers who built and launched the world’s largest high-power sport rocket while offering hands-on STEM learning for students from kindergarten through graduate school
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The Engineers’ Council Board of Directors
President Vice President Sonja Domazet Stephen Guine
Treasurer Secretary Marek Z. Barylak, Ph.D. Eli G. Stiny
Trustees Robert J. Budica, Ph.D., Kenneth G. Davis, Paul F. Landry, A. F. Ratcliffe, Ph.D., Robert B. Tarn, Charles H. Volk, Ph.D.
Directors-at-Large Larry Dalton, Paul Gill, Jerry Kraim, Rudy Montalvo, Jackie Zev
Company Representatives Thomas R. Tarn, Tahseena Kahn
24 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet Leonardo DaVinci Saper Vedere Award
Larry D. James Deputy Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, C
Presented Dr. Michael Watkins Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory Pasadena, California
For his many decades of service and innovative development across the Air Force and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He is a nationally-known space leader and engineer who was on the forefront of Global Positioning System and advanced space guidance systems development, critical space situational awareness innovation and historic earth-science spacecraft operations. His service and leadership across an incredible variety of spacecraft, launch, command and control, surveillance and scientific exploration programs exemplify the true renaissance nature of Da Vinci, driving us to the farthest reaches of human knowledge and capability. He truly embodies “To Know How to See.”
This award is given in honor of Leonardo Da Vinci who has been called the archetypal Renaissance man and a true genius. Leonardo exhibited unrivaled talent as an engineer, inventor, artist, mathematician, anatomist, and writer. Leonardo is revered for his technological ingenuity. He conceptualized such advanced inventions such as helicopters, tanks, concentrated solar power, calculators, and he outlined a rudimentary theory of plate tectonics. His ideas were mainly theoretical explanations, laid out in exacting detail and although relatively few of his designs were constructed or even feasible during his lifetime, many of his inventions have become realities for us today. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest painters of all time and perhaps the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. He truly epitomizes Saper Verdere or “To Know How to See”.
Past Recipients
2012 Dr. Charles Elachi 2014 Dr. Edward C. Stone
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Michael J. Ramirez Rolf E. Hamke The Boeing Company Aerojet Rocketdyne El Segundo, California Rancho Cordova, California
For successful execution of multiple proprietary For advancing the state-of-the-art in space-based program test phases, and leading teams through systems deployed in our nation's defense rigorous mission critical activities
Dr Marty K. Bradley The Boeing Company Long Beach, California
For industry leading development of innovative advanced technology aircraft, fuel, and propulsion concepts that are making significant contributions to reduce commercial aviation carbon emissions
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Dr. Guillermo Aguilar Dr. Subramanian S. Iyer University of California, Riverside University of California, Los Angeles Riverside, California Los Angeles, California
For sustained contributions in the area of In recognition of leadership and contribution toward Semiconductor Technology and the development of the development of a novel cranial implant: Window Heterogeneous Integration technologies and to the Brain methodologies
Thomas A. Bolton Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Woodland Hills, California
For Outstanding Leadership in the Development, Innovation and Production of Military Systems
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28 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson Skunk Works Award
Dr. George Ka’iliwai III Director, US Pacific Command Honolulu, Hawaii
Presented Joseph Lanni, MajGen (ret) Advanced Systems, Deputy, Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Palmdale,
Kelly Johnson invoked a dedicated team to achieve program success quickly, quietly with quality and without the encumbrance of unnecessary process. Dr. George Kailiwai’s consistent and persistent execution of national need programs exemplifies the foundational elements of Kelly Johnson. His leadership instilled within critical national need programs continues unabated today in the rapid development of engineering requirements, employment concepts of operations and insertion of game changing technology into the capabilities of the Department of Defense through his steadfast leadership as the Director of Resources and Assessment (J8) United States Pacific Command. He is recognized for his action in defining the need, the development of the solution and the fielding of critical technologies and high priority programs to ensure our Nation’s Airmen never enter a fair fight while consistently exhibiting Kelly Johnson’s Rules of Management.
Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson’s achievements captured every major aviation design award and made him an aerospace legend, but he may be best known for organizing the Lockheed Skunk Works in 1943. Kelly played a leading role in the design of more than forty aircraft and he received more than forty air- craft design awards and honors, including two Collier Trophies, two Theodore von Kármán awards, the Wright Brothers Memorial Trophy, two Sylvanus Albert Reed Awards, and the Daniel Gugenheim Medal. In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson presented him with the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Medal of Freedom. President Ronald Reagan honored Kelly Johnson with the National Society Medal in 1983 and the National Medal of Technology in 1988. Kelly was enshrined in the Aviation Hall of Fame in 1974.
“The Skunk Works is a concentration of a few good people solving problems far in advance – and at a fraction of the cost – by applying the simplest, most straightforw methods possible to develop and produce new products.” — Kelly Johnson
Past Recipients 1992 Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson (Posth.) 2000 Burt Rutan 2008 Gen. Gregory “Speedy” S. Martin (ret.) 1993 Maj. Gen. James A. Fain, Jr., USAF 2001 Sherman N. Mullin 2009 Abraham Karem 1994 Major Gen. Richard Scofield, USAF 2002 Lt. Gen. Bruce Carlson, USAF 2010 Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr. 1995 Ben R. Rich (Posthumously) 2003 Lt. Gen. Michael A. Hough, USMC 2011 Frank J Cappuccio 1996 Gen. Joseph W. Ralston, USAF 2004 Lt. Gen. Harold W. Blot, USMC (ret.) 2012 James E. Cartwright 1997 Gen. Howell M. Estes III, USAF 2005 Dain M. Hancock, LMAC 2013 Dr. Stephen Walker 1998 Lt. Gen. George K. Muellner, USAF 2006 Dr. Anthony J. Tether, DARPA 2014 Dr. Leyland Nicolai 1999 Natalie W. Crawford 2007 Richard Heppe, LMAC 2015 David Hamilton
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THE ENGINEERS’ COUNCIL Sherman Oaks,
1955 A Brief History 2017
The Engineers’ Council was founded in 1955 as the “San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council” through the efforts of the California Society of Professional Engineers, the American Institute of Plant Engineers, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. A few years before, Congress had established National Engineers Week to recognize the valuable contributions of engineers to the country. In the years after its founding, the San Fernando Valley Engineers Council’s annual joint meeting of its member societies grew into the largest annual honors and awards banquet celebrating National Engineers Week. This banquet raises funds for high school and college scholarships along with activities to attract young people to the engineering field. The banquet also honors professionals whose accomplishments warrant recognition by their peers. In 1959, Roy E. Marquardt, one of the most respected engineers in the San Fernando Valley was named the first Engineer of the Year. His accomplishments and technical innovations became a benchmark to measure all future candidates for this most prestigious honor. 1969 saw Ed Reineke selected as the first Honorary Engineer of the Year. Since then, a long list of nationally renowned individuals has proudly received this award. The Peter Recchia Omni Award was created in 1973. This perpetual trophy is named for Mr. Peter Recchia, a great supporter of engineering in our community and designer of the trophy which is presented annually to the Engineer of the Year. In 1987, Brigadier General Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager lent his name to the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council, which has since annually presented the Brigadier General Charles E. “Chuck” Yeager International Aeronautical Achievements Award to the individual who, with the general’s concurrence, has attained historically outstanding achievement in the field of aeronautical flight test and engineering. In February 1992, the Advanced Development Programs of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company granted the Engineers Council the privilege of using both service marks “Skunk Works” and the stylized “Skunk” in our Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson Skunk Works Award. In 2006 and 2007, the council developed the Jack Northrop and Robert H. Goddard awards in cooperation with Northrop Grumman Integrated Systems and Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne. In 2016, the Boeing Engineering Leadership Award was developed to recognize those who continue the pioneering spirit of aerospace industry founders, by applying the kind of engineering excellence that will propel Boeing into its second century. The recipient recognized has made major contributions to the field of engineering, leadership of engineering programs, or other significant contributions to the engineering profession and has demonstrated an ability to inspire others to make similar contributions. In 2016, the Council has also added the Future Technology Leader awards. With these awards, the Engineers’ Council recognizes early career professionals who have achieved significant accomplishments in a particular area of engineering activity within the first five years of their career. Through the years, the Engineers Council has presented thousands of awards recognizing the excellence demonstrated by individuals in our community and throughout the world in the fields of engineering, education, special fields of work, and public service. At the same time, scholarships and other charitable activities have continually inspired and attracted those new engineers who will go on to exceed the work of those engineers who have come before them.
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Dr. Peter L. Bishay Jai Eller Califronia State University, Northridge Aerojet Rocketdyne Northridge, California Los Angeles, California
For outstanding contribution to the fields of computational In recognition of dedicated commitment to excellence and mechanics and composite materials, as well as performance in outstanding contributions to the Valves and Actuators Team instructional activities including leadership in Mechanical supporting Aerojet Rocketdyne’s RS-25 Program Engineering senior design projects
Robert A Abernathy Dr. Alexander A. Trusov The Boeing Company Northrop Grumman Mission Systems El Segundo, California Woodland Hills, California
For Test and Evaluation support to satellite development test In recognition of pioneering work in Coriolis Vibratory phases from launch through on-orbit test, implementing lean Gyroscopes opening the way for an entire new class of principles and Design for Manufacturing and Test architectural self-calibrating sensors concepts
Dr. B. Hyle Park University of California, Riverside Riverside, California
For significant contributions to the engineering profession’s role in understanding the structure and function of the brain
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STS-1
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To Robert L. Crippen Captain, USN, Retired NASA Astronaut, Retired National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Presented The Engineers’ Council Northridge, California
For his dedication and contribution to the United States space program as: Pilot of the first orbital test flight of the Shuttle Program (STS-1, April 12-14, 1981) and commander of three additional shuttle flights (STS-7,STS-41C, STS-41G) Director of NASA's John F. Kennedy Space Center, U.S.'s gateway to the universe responsible for processing, safely launching, and recovering 22 space shuttle missions Director, Space Shuttle, at NASA Headquarters responsible for the overall Shuttle Program requirements, performance, and total program control, including budget, schedule and program content Deputy Director at KSC , Shuttle Operations at KSC responsible for final shuttle preparation, mission execution and return of the orbiter to KSC following landings at Edwards Air Force Base, California
This award is given in honor of the great mathematician and academic leader, Theodore von after making contributions to the sciences of mechanics, structures, dynamics, and aeronautics in his native Hungary and in Germany, immigrated to the United States in 1930 to lead the Aeronautical Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology, which he had helped to design. Under his leadership, the laboratory was a vital resource to the emerging Southern California aerospace industry, thrusting Caltech to national pre-eminence. In 1933, von Kármán founded the United States Institute of Aeronautical Sciences to continue his theoretical research on mechanics and supersonic and in 1944 he established the Jet Propulsion Laboratory at Caltech. The person to receive the National Medal of Science, von Kármán’s theoretical aerodynamics and work in rocket research has both and political history.
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS WGS POU Sampling Orion Jettison Motor DM3 Test
The Boeing Company Aerojet Rocketdyne El Segundo, California Rancho Cordova, California
Team Members Team Members
Jeremy A. Bojorquez John Abla James D. Branson Rob Black Carlo A. Castillo Paul Coleman Chad A. Margolin John Koza Kevin A. Nemeth Tony Morris Greg H. Smith Bill Sieber Ernest Tamayo-Jr Jason Shapiro Julia Smith Nicholaus Struven Ryan Wurst
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Sarah M Taylor Jason Shapiro
Description of Project: Description of Project:
For rapid development of a propellant Point Of Use Orion Jettison Motor team concluded a year of Sampling process and procedure and then ensuring detailed work and led a flawless DM-3 test right on successful implementation on the WGS F8 Satellite schedule which provided a boost to the Orion Launch Campaign Program and NASA. . . 34 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS SHARP (Soldier Health Assessment Skunk Works Innovation Garage and Real-time Proprioception) Sensor Suit NextGen Aeronautics, Inc. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Torrance, California Palmdale, California
Team Members Team Members
Scott Bland David Chen Sanjeev Datta Joshua Clemens Robert DeMott Thomas Kwasniak Thomas Schaefer Jeff Scheinost
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Robert J Snyder George Burchuk
Description of Project: Description of Project:
For development of the SHARP sensor suit for For the advancement of STEM skills development continuous, transparent-to-the-wearer monitoring of opportunities and for creating the space and the human body, leading to performance environment for exploration of ideas using rapid and improvement and injury mitigation of soldiers, low cost solutions athletes, orthopedic patients, and factory workers. . . 35 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
36 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet Robert H.Goddard Space Propulsion Pioneer Award
To
Dr. Marvin F. Young Vice President, Engineering Aerojet Rocketdyne Rancho Cordova, California
Presented by
Scott Ward Vice President, Engineering Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles, California
For over 32 years of outstanding engineering leadership in the development and integration of propulsion systems for space and defense applications. For technical leadership in propulsion and energetics for space, missile defense strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments to enable Aerojet Rocketdyne to be a world recognized leader in the industry. For leadership in facilitating smooth transition and integration of diverse Engineering Centers of Excellence from diverse business units into a lean Engineering workforce for Aerojet Rocketdyne. For leading Aerojet Rocketdyne Engineering in efforts to attain affordability and quality goals leading to company’s competitiveness and expanded business base. This award is given in honor of the founder of modern rocketry, Dr. Robert H. Goddard. Dr. Goddard was a physicist of great insight who envisioned the exploration of space and had a genius for invention. In childhood, Robert Goddard was intrigued by the chemical energy of pyrotechnic devices, and dreamed of harnessing their energy to produce propulsive power. In 1912, Dr. Goddard developed the mathematical theory of rocket propulsion as a research fellow at Princeton University, and at Clark University in 1915, proved experimentally that rockets could produce thrust in a vacuum in order to dispel the doubts of a less enlightened community. A modest researcher who eschewed the public eye, he moved his research to Roswell, New Mexico, in 1930, where he built and tested liquid propulsion rockets which successfully achieved high altitude and demonstrated control, and dozens of related patents, including gyroscopic guidance systems and multistage rockets. Dr. Goddard’s developments spawned the rocket industry that put the Americans into space and the humans on the Moon, and his legacy lives today in those who followed his pioneering work. Past 2007 Byron K. Wood 2012 James Maser 2008 Maynard “Joe” Stangeland 2014 Dr. Munir M. Sindir 2009 Paul F. Seitz 2016 Steven A. Bouley 2011 John B. Plowden 2016 Jeffrey Kinckaid
37 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet 2017 National Engineers Week Honorees Thank You Engineers’ Week Participants
California State University, Jet Propulsion Laboratory/ Aerojet Rocketdyne Northridge NASA Lockheed Martin Aeronautics NASA Ames Research NextGen Aeronautics, Inc. Palmdale Center Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman The Boeing Company Aerospace Systems Mission Systems University of Southern California University of California ,
(USC) Riverside Your participation enables us to further our mission, to promote science and engineering ca- reers, provide educational enrichment in science and engineering, and recognize student achievement in the art and science of engineering for the general welfare of humankind
In the year 2016 the Engineers’ Council contributed to: Scholarships California State University, Northridge Foundation Scholarship Fund scholarships To graduating high school seniors at:: Palmdale High School, El Camino Real High School, Chaminade College Preparatory, Knight High School, Granada Hills High School, Taft High School, Palm Desert High School, Da Vinci Science High School, Reseda High School, Redondo Union High School , West High School, Torrance School District Educational Enrichment Major Sponsor of LADWP / LAUSD Science Bowl Sponsor of CSPE MATHCOUNTS competition at CSUN Sponsor of LA County Science Fair
MATHCOUNTS 2017
MATHCOUNTS is a National Mathematics Competition sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. The competition is for students from the sixth to eighth grades. A school sends a team of four students and as many as six individuals to the local competition. The team coach is a teacher-volunteer from that school. MATHCOUNTS is an extra-curricular activity for the students and the coach. Study guides and teaching materials are provided to participating schools by the National Society of Professional Engineers.
The team winning the local competition participates in the state competition. A team of very bright students, from individuals competing in the state competition are chosen to represent the state in the national competition in Washington, D.C. This is the 34thyear for the NSPE MATHCOUNTS PROGRAM.
Local MATHCOUNTS competition is supported by the Southern Chapters Council of the California Society of Professional Engineers (CSPE). Support at the State and National level for the NSPE MATHCOUNTS competition is by major corporations and local businesses. 38 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Dr. Tadeh Zirakian Paul H. Stafford California State University, Northridge Aerojet Rocketdyne Northridge, California Los Angeles, California
For outstanding service as a faculty mentor in undergraduate In recognition of over 30 years of Aerospace Leadership research to the Department of Education’s AIMS2 grant and advancing space propulsion for Exploration and Defense of the CALTRANS grant, and an outstanding record of scholarship, United States grants and research Dr. Jack Ou Christopher Rodela California State University, Northridge Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Northridge, California Palmdale,California
For dedication as an educator who has brought years of For providing vital information to the Safety Investigation Board industrial experiences to classrooms and contributed to the to prevent future mishaps despite the lack of any data recording development of innovative media for student learning and devices on the U-2 aircraft success
James F. Horton Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles, California
In recognition of exemplary dedication, steadfast commitment, and multiple successful outcomes in support of engineering development projects, improvement initiatives, and new business pursuits
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To Dr. Robert H Liebeck Program Manager - Blended Wing Body Airplane The Boeing Company Huntington Beach, California
Presented Dr. Naveed Hussain Vice President Aeromechanics Technology Boeing Research and Technology The Boeing Company Huntington Beach, California
For a distinguished career and contributions that have advanced the state of the art in aerodynamics, having a significant impact to automotive, aquatic and aeronautic technology. This work includes his current leadership of the Boeing Blended-Wing-Body (BWB) airplane program resulting in a design that offers 30% reduction in fuel burn and a 52db airport noise reduction
The Boeing Award for Leadership in Engineering was inaugurated in Boeing’s centennial year to recognize those who exhibit the same pioneering spirit and leadership vision of the founders of Boeing’s heritage businesses that propelled Boeing through its first 100 years; William Boeing, James McDonnell, Donald Douglas, Howard Hughes and Dutch Kindelberger. The award recognizes those leaders who exemplify the vision, drive and determination to shape technology and the aerospace industry in a way that will continue to advance the art of Engineering into the next 100 years. Those recognized have made major contributions to the field of engineering, leadership of engineering programs, or other significant contributions to the engineering profession while demonstrating an ability to inspire others to make significant and major engineering contributions. The award recipients consistently model and demonstrate the ideals expressed in The Boeing Engineering Code and exhibit outstanding engineering discipline and excellence and are recognized engineering leaders.
Past Recipient
2016 Dr. John J. Tracy
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Dr. David M. Boyajian Dr. Zizhong "Jeffrey" Chen California State University, Northridge University of California, Riverside Northridge, California Riverside, California
For outstanding service as a faculty mentor in undergraduate For contributions to the development of novel algorithm-based research to the Department of Education’s AIMS2 grant and fault tolerance techniques for high performance scientific CATRANS grant and for an overall record of scholarship, computing grants, and research Scott Ginaven Robert Lange The Boeing Company Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Long Beach, California Palmdale, California
In recognition of excellence and ingenuity in the design and test of Lighting Systems in the Lab environment supporting In recognition of efforts in a Return to Green plan that created a commercial and military platforms realistic and achievable path forward which prioritized parts that were most needed in the field
Trent Ward Aerojet Rocketdyne Rancho Cordova, California
In recogniotion of significant design, development and test contributions to the next generation controllable solids technologies
42 February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet William B. Johnson International Inter-Professional Founders ward
Dr. Nagwa E. Bekir Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering California State University, Northridge Northridge, California
Presented Dr. S. K. Ramesh Dean College of Engineering and Computer Science California State University, Northridge Northridge, California
Dr. Bekir is the quintessential engineering educator, with a unique way of mentoring her students which manifests itself in the form of great success in their lives and future careers. She epitomizes the philosophy of providing students with an ideal blend of theory and practice, preparing them for their challenges in the real world, and has been has been recognized with numerous awards for her teaching and service from the University, the IEEE, and the Engineers Council. She also served as a Co- Principal Investigator for a Department of Education Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) STEM grant awarded to the CECS, played a key role in selecting student participants, and supported the students and faculty who were involved. She is a role model for every young engineer and exemplifies the qualities of the William B. Johnson International, Interprofessional Founders award and for this is richly deserving of the award.
In 1955 Bill Johnson was one of the founders of the Engineers’ Council. Bill had an untiring commitment to form and build the Council into a and body representing all facets of the engineering and community. His standards and professional aura were to emulate perfection and elegance. He was laying the groundwork for the younger generation to participate and enjoy the future in leading and the developing international engineering community. Bill was considered the backbone of the Council. He chose giving recognition to outstanding people as a means of providing a model of excellence. The William B. Johnson International Inter-Professional Founders Award was established by the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council to perpetuate the and memories of Bill – his leadership, methods, fortitude, standards, and achievements with compassion for others while focusing on bettering the engineering community. Selection of recipients for this award his image.
Past Recipients 1982 William B. Johnson 1997 Byron K. Wood 2006 Robert B. Tarn 1990 George J. Hallinan 1998 Jim Albaugh 2007 Richard C. Peters 1991 John J. Guarrera 1999 Sherman N. Mullin 2008 Dr. Sharlene Katz 1992 Lloyd W. Higginbotham 2000 James S. Paulsen 2009 Dr. S. K. Ramesh 1993 Roland V. Roggero 2001 Maynard “Joe” Stangeland 2011 Charles Olsefsky 1994 Norman Shaffier 2003 John B. Plowden 2013 Randell E. Surch 1995 Alan R. “Al” Bjorklund 2004 Jeffrey S. Kincaid 2015 S. Ling Wu 1996 Jack L. Ferrell 2005 Capt. George T. Mellen II, USAF 2016 Michael C. Halbig
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
UH-60V Digital Cockpit James Webb Space Telescope
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Woodland Hills, California Redondo Beach, California
Team Members Team Members
Liliana Bocanegra Charlie Atkinson Marbeya Brown Beth Barinek Patricia Carrasco Enrique Castro William Carroll Sid Celeste David Hunter Rick Davis Mark Jacobs Tiffany Glassman Lance Munemura Andy McKay Eli Porat Robert Luetgens Vahe Sarkissian Michael Moschos Ricardo Sotura MaryAnn Nishisaka Michael VanAntwerp Paul Reynolds Michael Vertuno Rich Rifelli Daniel Woo Todd Terlecki Stan Klyza
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Thomas Shim Joshua Levi Description of Project: Description of Project:
For pioneering the complex development of the UH- For the Successful Completion of the James Webb 60V Integrated Avionics System (IAS) cockpit, Space Telescope Element establishing a departure point for rapid development of a safe, secure, and open integrated avionics systems.
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Compact Plasma Experiment Structures AR Development Team
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics The Boeing Company Palmdale, California Long Beach, California
Team Members Team Members
Kenneth Gousman Janeece H. Escobar Jonathon Heinrich Mitch Graves Elizabeth Strandberg Jeffrey R. Hawkins Regina Sullivan Larry L. Liu
David Y. Moosavi Joel B. Mott Leena Nasrallah James W. Nelson Miles C. Nomura Robin J. Riggs Kanu R. Vyas
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award Tom McGuire Kenneth T. Umeda Description of Project: Description of Project:
For the development of a new compact plasma For successful establishment of efficient processes to experiment capable of bringing the world a step develop a significant amount of structural Authorized closer to viable fusion energy Representatives (FAA Delegates) to support Commercial Aviation Services Service Engineering work placement to Southern California.
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
RS-25 Controller Automated Test CubeSat CSUNSat1 System
Aerojet Rocketdyne. California State University, Northridge Los Angeles, California Northridge, California
Team Members Team Members Gary Bolotin Brian Chu Keith Chin Khoa Doan Adam Kaplan Roger Horne Sharlene Katz Dale King Naomi Palmer Tom Koehnlein David Schwartz Jake Lindsey Marshall Smart Roberto Ponce Helen Wu
Accepting the Project Award Accepting the Project Award David J. Brown James A. Flynn Description of Project: Description of Project:
For the development of innovative hardware and For the successful CSUNSat1 satellite and ground software solutions for the RS-25 Controller station design and test by a CSUN/JPL team Automated Test Systems including 73 engineering and computer science . students, launching JPL’s new low temperature energy storage system
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Special Thanks To:
~ Aerojet Rocketdyne for the awards artwork.
~ California State University, Northridge, for hosting Awards Assembly Committee.
~ Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company Skunk Works for assistance with the cost of audio/ video.
~ The Boeing Company for assistance with the cost of printing of program
47 The Engineers’ Council
In Celebration of National Engineers Week February 19 - 25, 2017
Sheraton Universal Universal City, California
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