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HONORS AND AWARDS BANQUET
In Celebration of National Engineers Week February 14-20, 2010
55th
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Keynote SpeakerThomas J. Cassidy, Jr.
President General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Engineer of the YearDaniel A. Tazartes
Director of Advanced TechnologyNorthrop Grumman Navigation Systems Division
Woodland Hills, California
Annual
National Engineers Week CommitteesBanquet Committee:
Honors & Awards Committee:
Graphics and Publications:
Tes Akpovi, Marek Barylak, Robert Budica, Narisa Chu, Larry Dalton, Kenneth Davis, Sonja Domazet, Carlos & Margo Guerra, Stephen Guine, William Johnson, Jerry Kraim, Diane Kulisek, Paul Landry, Victor Moreno, Charles Olsefsky, S. K. Ramesh, Rick Ratcliffe, Ramin Roosta, Stephen Schroeder, R. Freeman Straub, Robert Tarn, Charles Volk
Tes Akpovi, Kenneth Davis, Diane Kulisek, Paul Landry,Charles Olsefsky, R. Freeman Straub, Robert B. Tarn
Peggy Correa, Warren Huskey, Mike Breitenbeck, Kathy Cables
Mickey Knobloch
Awards Assembly:
Special Thanks to: - Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Graphics & Publications for production
of the Souvenir Program and award certificates.- Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems for providing a professional photographer for our event.
- Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company for assistance with the cost of audio/video.- California State University Northridge for hosting our Technical Conference &
Awards Assembly Committee.
The Engineers’ Council Board of Directors
Hostess:
Award Presenters: Sonja Domazet, Stephen Guine, Paul F. Landry, R. L. “Ron” Rogers, Robert B. Tarn, Dr. Charles H. Volk
The Banquet Committee wishes to thank the following CSUN Engineering students who assisted with assembly of our awards: Kapil Kumar Ambalal, Vipul Amritfale, Rakesh
Trustees: Dr. Robert J. Budica, Paul F. Landry, Dr. A. F. Ratcliffe, Robert B. Tarn
Directors-at-Large: Tes Akpovi , Dr. Marek Barylak, Dr. Narisa Chu, Sonja Domazet, William J. Johnson, Jerry Kraim, Dr. Victor M. Moreno , Charles Olsefsky, Dr. S.K. Ramesh, Dr. Ramin Roosta, R. Freeman Straub
Audio/Video: Swank Audio Visuals
Tes Akpovi, Dr. Narisa Chu, Larry Dalton, Sonja Domazet, William J. Johnson, Charles Olsefsky, R. Freeman Straub, Robert B. Tarn, Dr. Charles H. Volk
SecretaryRobert B. Tarn
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National Engineers Chair Message February 14-20, 2010
National Engineers Week 2010 is finally here!
We thank all of our members who continually give back to their communities and encourage kids to pursue engineering careers.I hope you have plans to participate in many EWeek activities this year, and take pride knowing you’ve made a difference in the life of a child.
While we all recognize the week of February 14–20 as the official Engineers Week, it’s important to remember that spreading the word about how “engineers make a world of difference” can, and should be, a year-long effort.
I thank you for everything you do to engage kids of all ages to let them know that engineering is about turning ideas into reality and shaping the future. Together we can make a difference; we can improve the public image of engineers and our profession, and encourage future generations of engineers along the way. Thank you for serving in this esteemed profession; and let’s together make a world of difference.
Make a World of Difference During National Engineers Week 2010
Kathryn A. Gray, P.E., F.NSPEEWeek Chair
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THE ENGINEERS’ COUNCILSherman Oaks, California
1955 A Brief History 2010
Founded in 1955 as the San Fernando Valley Engineers’ Council through the joint 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, the Engineers’ Council has celebrated National Engineers Week, a national week of recognition, since 1950.
Over the years, the Council’s activities have grown from a joint meeting of these societies into the largest Annual Honors & Awards Banquet celebrating National Engineers Week. These banquets honor deserving professionals whose accomplishments warrant recognition by their peers.
The 1959 banquet was special. The first Engineer of the Year Award was given to Roy E. Marquardt, one of the most respected engineers in the San Fernando Valley. His accomplishments and technical innovations became a benchmark to measure all future candidates for this most prestigious honor.
The next milestone for the Council was in 1969 when the first Honorary Engineer of the Year, Ed Reineke, was selected. Since then, a host of nationally renowned individuals has proudly received this award.
The Peter Recchia Omni Award was added to the list of major awards in 1973. This award is named for Mr. Peter Recchia, a great supporter of engineering in our community and designer of the award. This perpetual trophy is given 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 individuals who, with the general’s concurrence, have attained historically outstanding achievements in the field of aeronautical flight test and engineering.
In February 1993, 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.
Through the years, The Engineers’ Council has presented thousands of awards recognizing outstanding contributions by individuals in our community and throughout the world in the fields of engineering, education, special fields of work, and public service.
Proceeds from The Engineers’ Council Honors & Awards Banquet are used to fund scholarship, high school mentoring, and middle-school math and science educational enrichment programs.
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The Engineers’ CouncilSherman Oaks, California
55th Annual
Honors & Awards BanquetSaturday, February 20, 2010
Welcome & Introductions – 6:00 p. m.Council PresidentDr. Charles H. Volk
For outstanding scholarship and research in biomedical engineering and inspiring and motivating students through
excellent teaching
Assistant ProfessorECE Department, CSUN
Northridge, California
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERINGACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Elias G. MoawadSenior Manager, Component Product Engineering
Pratt & Whitney RocketdyneWest Palm Beach, Florida
Niles N. Nilo
For achievements in leading in the design engineering effort for the manufacturing, assembling, and
installation of the control surfaces and edges for the Navy Unmanned Combat Air System vehicle
Aeronautical Engineer StaffLockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
John K. Paris
For strategic leadership of multi-disciplinary design & analysis tools development used to solve challenging engineering problems, and key contributions to the FALCON Blackswift hypersonic engine program
Member of the Technical StaffPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Canoga Park, California
Edward P. Ingrassia
For Excellence in Leadership and Technical Contribution in Advancing the Field of Radar Cross Section and Antenna Pattern Measurement of Full
Scale Low Observable Air Vehicles
Electromagnetics Division ManagerLockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
Eric J. Krieg
For excellent performance as Discipline Lead for Mechanical Design, leadership in Model Based
Engineering strategy, and support to the J-2X program as Deputy Chief Engineer
Deputy Chief EngineerPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Canoga Park, California
Robert J. McWade
For unwavering dedication to technical excellence in engine control valve actuation, leading to the ultimate enhancement of safe human spaceflight
In appreciation for dedication and outstanding technical expertise in support of the SSME and Space Shuttle operations
Software EngineerPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Kennedy Space Center, Florida
For excellent leadership of a liquid propulsion system development, promoting mentoring and employee empowerment, expanding technical capabilities of his organization, and contributions to
development of industry standards for space systems
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www.northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman congratulates the 2009 Engineers Council Distinguished Award Winners
Engineering Project Achievement of the Year AwardsAerodynamic Efficiency Improvement Team
B-2 Radar Modernization Program TeamEhf/Satcom Increment 1 Software Design Team
Vice President of EngineeringNorthrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
El Segundo, California
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Dr. John M. PapazianTechnical Fellow
Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsBethpage, New York
The Jack Northrop Spirit of Innovation Award commemorates the vision, perseverance and engineering prowess reminiscent of aviation pioneer Jack Northrop,
whose achievements and techniques broke the barriers of traditional aircraft design.
The Engineers’ Council bestows this award in honor of the individual technical contributions that inspire innovation
and advance the progress of the industry.
Dr. John M. Papazian
Douglas E. Wood, 2006Paul Marchisotto, 2007 (posthumously)
Past Recipients Charles Tomita, 2008Douglas L. Fronius, 2009
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We Thank You, for the Quality in Our Lives.
For All Quality Engineers and Quality Professionals The San Fernando Valley Section of the American Society for Quality wishes to express sincere gratitude, offer encouragement and recognize the achievements that come from your personal excellence, teamwork, diligence and commitment.
Special Congratulations to our 2009/2010 Quality Engineer of the Year! Paul Buckley, Quality Manager Alfred Mann Institute for Biomedical Engineering
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Keynote Address
Presented by Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr.
As President of the Aircraft Systems Group for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), Mr. Cassidy coordinates the sales, design, manufacturing, training, operations and
support activities of the group’s unmanned aircraft surveillance systems and programs. He led General Atomics’ entry into the unmanned aircraft business area, and in a period of three years he successfully established General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. as a leader in the field. The
Aircraft Systems Group manufactures, supports and operates a variety of proven, reliable, remotely piloted aircraft systems for military and commercial applications worldwide.
Joining General Atomics in 1987, Mr. Cassidy directed business development efforts for the company’s defense-related activities. Prior to this time, he served in the U.S. Navy for 34 years,
retiring as a Rear Admiral. Previous assignments included Command of the Pacific Fleet Fighter and Airborne Early Warning Wing, Command of the Naval Air Station at Miramar, California, and Command of Fighter Squadron 161 aboard the aircraft carrier Coral Sea during combat in Vietnam.
Mr. Cassidy has extensive experience flying a wide variety of U.S. and foreign aircraft, as well as combat experience at all staff levels, from a carrier group to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. As a flag
officer, he served in the Joint Chiefs of Staff organization as the Chief of Naval Operations liaison officer to the Chairman and was Director of the Tactical Readiness Division on the CNO’s staff. As
a naval aviator, he had numerous Washington area, fleet staff, operational fighter squadron, test squadron, joint service and joint special access program tours.
Mr. Cassidy is an Associate Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots and currently serves on the Board of Governors for the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).
President General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AND ENGINEERING
EDUCATOR AWARDSRamon Z. AbuegAssistant General ManagerGlendale Water and PowerGlendale, California
For outstanding contributions to the modernization of a critical substation for Glendale Water and Power and for leadership in establishing the Southern California Utilities Initiative to address emerging workforce needs
Neal J. DahlenTechnical Director
Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems DivisionMarshfield, Massachusetts
For outstanding contributions in the field of inertial systems engineering and for the design, demonstration, and application of inertial navigation systems
leveraging novel technologies
Dr. Tom I-P. ShihProfessor and Head of Aeronautics and AstronauticsPurdue UniversityWest Lafayette, Indiana
For a distinguished career in Engineering Education, and for achieving an international reputation and serving with distinction as Head of the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics of Purdue University
Dr. Lian DuanSenior Bridge Engineer
California Department of TransportationCarmichael, California
For innovation and leadership in the field of bridge engineering and transportation, and enhancing his field of engineering through contributions
and publications
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AND ENGINEERING
EDUCATOR AWARDS
Daniel L. DumbacherDirector, Engineering DirectorateNASA Marshall Space Flight CenterHuntsville, Alabama
For a distinguished career in liquid propulsion development, and leadership of design, test, evaluation and operation of hardware and software associated with space transportation systems at the Marshall Spaceflight Center
Dr. Taehyung WangProfessor
California State University NorthridgeNorthridge, California
For valuable contributions in software engineering, data mining, and web engineering as an educator, researcher, and scholar, and for innovative
software enabled assistive technology solutions to help persons with disabilities
Ronald M. GibbF-5/T-38 Program SEITNorthrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsEl Segundo, California
Commendation for instrumental and lasting contributions to aerospace in civil and defense programs that have benefited mankind, and advanced the technologies and capabilities positioning our country as a global leader
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PAST RECIPIENTS ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARD1959 Roy E. Marquardt, The Marquardt Corporation1960 Richard Bradshaw, Consulting Structural Engineering1961 Milford G. Childers, Lockheed California Company1962 Paul R. Vogt, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1963 George T. Harness, San Fernando Valley State College1964 Ralph Balent, Atomics International1965 Clarence L. Johnson, Lockheed California Company1966 Steven J. Domokos, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1967 James A. Broadston, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1968 Dr. Arnold M. Levine, ITT Aerospace1969 Willis M. Hawkins, Lockheed Aircraft Company1970 Ralph A. Lamm, Bendix Electrodynamics1971 Arthur A. Daush, Jr., Hughes Aircraft Company1972 Dr. R.N. Ghose, American Nucleonics Corporation1973 John J. Guarrera, SACOM1974 Elliott H. Green, Lockheed California Company1975 Mathew C. Ek, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1976 Sam F. Iacobellis, Atomics International1977 Lon L. Sanders, ITT Gilfillan1978 Norman J. Ryker, Rockwell International1979 Donald C. Tillman, City of Los Angeles1980 Dominick J. Sanchini, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1981 Ben R. Rich, Lockheed California Company1982 Dr. Paul B. Mac Cready, President, AeroVironment, Inc.1983 Charles G. Fargo, Rockwell International1984 Dr. Malcom Currie, Hughes Aircraft Company1985 Phillip V. King. PE, FlAE, City of Los Angeles1986 Sophia K. Ashley, Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory, Port Hueneme1987 Dr. Rodney A. Boudreaux, V.P., Engineering, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1988 George J. Hallinan,V.P., Space Station Power, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1989 Paul H. Lane, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power1990 William F. Ezell, V.P., Engineering & Test, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1991 Edward G. Linhart, President and CEO, EGL Holding Company1992 Sherman N. Mullin, President, Lockheed Advanced Development Company1993 Robert D. Paster, President, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1994 Byron K. Wood, V.P., Engineering and Test, Rocketdyne Div., Rockwell International1995 Jack S. Gordon, President, Lockheed Advanced Development Company1996 Ernest Schaeffer, President, Schaeffer Magnetics, Inc.1997 Paul B. Smith, President, Rocketdyne1998 Anthony Joseph Spear, JP/Caltech1999 Robert Goetz, V.P. Engineering, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works2000 Dr. Michael E. Polites, Deputy Manager, Avionics Dept., NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL2001 Dr. Charles Volk, Vice President Engineering, Litton Guidance & Control Systems, Woodland Hills, CA2002 Maynard L. “Joe” Stangeland, Chief Designer, Boeing Rocketdyne Propulsion & Power, Canoga Park, CA2003 E.R. “Ed” Glasgow, Technical V.P. for ADF, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., Palmdale, CA2004 Norman S. Sakamoto, Vice President, Northrop Grumman Corporation, San Diego, California2005 Thomas R. Gavin, Associate Director, Jet Propulsion Laboratory2006 John B. Plowden, General Manager, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Customer Site Operations2007 Thomas W. Blakely, Vice President of Engineering, Lockeed Martin Aeronautics Co. 2008 Jeffrey S. Kincaid, Vice President of Engineering and Information Technology, Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne2009 Frank Flores, Vice President of Engineering, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, El Segundo, CA
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ENGINEER OF THE YEAR AWARDand
PETER RECCHIA OMNI AWARD
PETER RECCHIA OMNI AWARD
Daniel A. Tazartes
The movies have their Oscars, the television industry has its Emmy, and The Engineers’ Council presents, for the thirty-eighth time, its Engineering Omni Award. This award was first 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 Omni Award was renamed in his honor, “The Peter
Recchia Omni Award.”
Presented by
Frank FloresVice President of Engineering
Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsEl Segundo, California
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Daniel A. TazartesDirector of Advanced Technology
Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems DivisionWoodland Hills, California
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JOHN J. GUARRERAENGINEERING EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Engineering Educator of the Year Award is given in recognition of significant achievements by the 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”.
This year, in honor of The Engineers’ Council founding member John J. Guarrera, this award bestowed upon the top educator has been named the John J. Guarrera
Engineering Educator of the Year Award”.
Dr. Roger Di Julio, CSUN 1996Dr. Martin S. Roden, CSULA 1997Dr. Ramin Roosta, CSUN 1998Dr. Helen A. Ryaciotaki-Boussalis, CSULA 2000Dr. Sharlene Katz, CSUN 2001Dr. Stewart Prince, CSUN 2002Dr. Nagwa Bekir, CSUN 2003Tarek A. Shraibati, CSUN 2004Dr. Robert G. Ryan, CSUN 2005Dr. Mihri Ozkan, UCR 2006Dr. Diane Schwartz, CSUN 2007Dr. Behzad Bavarian, CSUN 2008Dr. Chi-Tsen Lin, CSUN 2009
Dr. Alfonso F. Ratcliffe, CSUN 1982Dr. Robert Y. Wong, CSUN 1983Dr. Edmond S. Gillespie, CSUN 1984Dr. Thelma Estrin, UCLA 1985Dr. Gregg W. Dixon, CSUN 1986Dr. Michael A. Melkanoff, P.E., UCLA 1987Dr. Diane Schwartz, CSUN 1988Dr. Larry Lichten, CSUN 1989Dr. B. J. Shell, Northop University 1991Dr. Mihran S. Agbabian, USC 1992Dr. Michael Hassul, CSULB 1993Dr. John W. Adams, CSUN 1994Dr. Sembian R. Rengarajan, CSUN 1995
Dr. Hamid Johari
Past Recipients
Presented by
S. K. RameshDean
College of Engineering and Computer ScienceCalifornia State University Northridge
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Dr. Hamid JohariDepartment Chair and Professor
California State University NorthridgeNorthridge, California
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AND ENGINEERING
EDUCATOR AWARDSDean HunterManagerThe Boeing CompanyLong Beach, California
For qualities of dedication, passion for helping people, and tenacity and devotion to Boeing programs
Dr. Atul B. MathurSenior Manager, Aerothermal Analysis
Pratt & Whitney RocketdyneCanoga Park, California
For excellent leadership of the Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Aerothermal Analysis Disciplines applied to liquid propulsion programs, and integrating the people and
processes into a strong and highly specialized team
Dr. Bruno OsornoProfessorCalifornia State University NorthridgeNorthridge, California
For outstanding leadership and contributions to Electric Power Engineering as an educator, researcher, and scholar, and for inspiring and leading innovative industry supported student projects
Douglas MeyerDirector, Advanced Sensor Development
Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems DivisionWoodland Hills, California
For outstanding and continuing contributions to the development of advanced sensors enabling new capabilities serving both military
and commercial applications
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT AND ENGINEERING
EDUCATOR AWARDS
George H. PruegerChief Program EngineerPratt & Whitney RocketdyneHuntsville, Alabama
For leadership of Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne Alabama Operations, Launch Vehicle and Hypersonic Systems, and Future Programs Engineering, and for development of the people, skills, and tools to meet program requirements
Donald MurrayFlight Test EngineerNorthrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsEdwards AFB, California
For a distinguished flight test career of 45 years spanning the X-21A, F-5, Tacit Blue, F-20, F-23, and Global Hawk, and making significant contributions to stealth and UAV testing
Dr. Victor G. RodgersProfessor
University of California at RiversideRiverside, California
For demonstrated leadership as an educator and researcher committed to advancing bioengineering, mentorship and role
modeling for a diverse student body in engineering
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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 aircraft 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 Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson Skunk Works Award is established to honor and to perpetuate his qualities, accomplishments, and standards as a model of excellence to be aspired to by future
generations of engineers pioneering programs of the future.
Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson Skunk Works Award
Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr.
Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson (Posthumously) 1992Maj. Gen. James A. Fain, Jr., USAF 1993Major Gen. Richard Scofield, USAF 1994Ben R. Rich (Posthumously) 1995Gen. Joseph W. Ralston, USAF 1996Gen. Howell M. Estes III, USAF 1997Lt. Gen. George K. Muellner, USAF 1998Natalie W. Crawford 1999Burt Rutan 2000
Sherman N. Mullin 2001Lt. Gen. Bruce Carlson, USAF 2002Lt. Gen. Michael A. Hough, USMC 2003Lt. Gen. Harold W. Blot, USMC (ret.) 2004Dain M. Hancock, LMAC 2005Dr. Anthony J. Tether, DARPA 2006Richard Heppe, LMAC 2007Gen. Gregory “Speedy” S. Martin (ret.) 2008Abraham Karem 2009
Past Recipients
Presented by
Frank CappuccioExecutive Vice President, Advanded Development
Projects & Strategic Integration,Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company
Palmdale, California
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Thomas J. Cassidy, Jr.President
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
The Skunk Works is a concentration of a few good people solving problems far in adavance – and a fraction of the cost – by applyibng the simplist, most straightforward methods
possible to develop and produce new products. — Kelly Johnson
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Danny E. Guisinger
For 10 years of leadership of liquid space propulsion engine development, integration, and test
Senior Manager, Systems Development & TestPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
West Palm Beach, Florida
Charles R. Constantine
For technical leadership which proved critical to improving reconnaissance and surveillance
performance of the U-2 weapon system leading to direct support of the global war on terrorism
Systems Engineer Senior StaffLockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
Monica A. Jacinto
For large scale development of Mondaloy alloy, elevating the technology to Technology Readiness Level 4
and receiving praise from the Air Force customer
Member of the Technical StaffPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Canoga Park, California
Maj. Carmen C. Evans
For significant impact on the engineering profession as part of the F-35 JSF program; excelling from initial cadre test
conductor to AA-1 lead flight test engineer
461 FLTS / AA1 Lead Flight Test EngineerAir Force Flight Test Center
Edwards AFB, California
OUTSTANDING ENGINEERINGACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Kenneth Choromanski
For providing critical technical support and analyses to Ares l-X Roll Control system (RoCS) resulting in a flawless launch
For a Decade of Outstanding Leadership and for Diligently Fostering Excellent Educational Programs
in Service to Quality Engineers, Quality Managers and other Quality-Related Professionals
Quality Assurance ManagerAlfred Mann Institute
Los Angeles, California
Kenneth A. Head
For significant contribution to enhancing the predictive SSME Intermediate Seal purge predictive capability which will help PWR maintain safe and reliable launch support for the Space
For outstanding contributions with respect to the development of Lockheed Martin Skunk Work’s cutting edge IR signature
suppression technologies
Research Scientist, Sr. StaffLockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
Michael Whiteside
For being at the forefront of transportation project development, and helping to improve transportation for those
living in or traveling to the San Francisco/Oakland areas
Coordination EngineerCalifornia Department of Transportation
Sacramento, California
Daniel R. Mulvihill
For contributions to integration of the Engineering Organization at Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne, leadership of the Systems Engineering & Integration discipline, and development of
mentoring, job rotation, and career development opportunities
Senior Manager, Systems Engineering & IntegrationPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
West Palm Beach, Florida
Robert L. Hightower
For being instrumental in the NYB Program engineering successes and taking the lead in development of the design staff, exceeding the requirements of both cost and schedule
Chief EngineerLockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
Anthony B. Magee
For exemplary dedication and support to the Low Pressure Oxidizer Turbopump Joint O5 Insert Investigation and Retrofit,
and outstanding leadership in mentoring by developing the PWR Engineering Technical University program
Member of the Technical StaffPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Canoga Park, California
Eric M. Stangeland
For outstanding technical direction and leadership of the test operations team in the successful reactivation of AFRL Test cell
1-14 and completion of the advanced IR&D thruster testing
Test Integration Lead EngineerPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne
Canoga Park, California
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MATHCOUNTS 2010
THE ENGINEERS’ COUNCIL, SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIARECOGNIZES AND CONGRATULATES THE AWARD
WINNERS OF THE 2010 COMPETITION
MATHCOUNTS is a National Mathematics Competition sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers. The competition is for students from the seventh and eighth grades. A school sends a team of four students and as many as four alternates 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 nineteenth year 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.
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Brigadier General Charles E. “Chuck” YeagerInternational Aeronautical Achievements Award
Presented byCol. Dawn M. DunlapVice Commander, 412th Test WingEdwards Air Force Base, California
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Sean D. TuckerAerobatic PilotTeam Oracle
Salinas, California
October 14, 1947, General Yeager became the first man to fly faster than the speed of sound. He also became the first man to fly more than twice the speed of sound. He has flown 341 types of aircraft during his career and has more than 11,000 hours of flight time.
During World War II, General Yeager distinguished himself in aerial combat over France and Germany by shooting down 13 enemy aircraft. He was shot down over German-occupied France but managed to escape capture with the help of the French Maquis.
His subsequent assignments included test pilot of the Nation’s first research rocket aircraft, Commander of the 417th Fighter Squadron, Commander of the First Fighter Squadron, Commandant of the Aerospace Research Pilot School, Commander of the 405th Fighter Wing when he flew 127 missions in South Vietnam, Commander of the 4th Tactical Fighter Wing in Korea during the Pueblo crisis, and Vice Commander of the Seventeenth Air Force after promotion to Brigadier General.
His military decorations and awards include The Distinguished Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster, The Silver Star with one oak leaf cluster, The Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster, The Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters, The Bronze Star Medal with “V” device, The Purple Heart, Distinguished Unit Citation Emblem with one oak leaf cluster, and the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Ribbon.
Selection of recipients for this distinguished award reflects a lifetime career of dedication to the progress of aerospace technology.
Sean D. Tucker
Past Recipients Brig. General Charles E. 1987 “Chuck” Yeager, USAFMaj. Gen. Joe H. Engle, USAF 1988Robert A. “Bob” Hoover 1989Robert R. Sandusky, Jr. FIAE 1990Joseph T. Gallagher 1993Edward C. “Pete” Aldridge, Jr. 1994Franklin Chang Diax 1995
Jack Real 1996David L. Ferguson 1997Maj. Gen. Richard 1998L. Engel, USAF Bruce Hinds 1999Jon S. Beesley 2000Lt. Gen. Thomas J. Keck, USAF 2001Gen. John P. Jumper, USAF 2002
Col. Russell E. Schleeh, USAF 2003Maj. Gen. Doug Pearson, USAF 2004Roy Martin, NGC 2005Lt. Col. Dawn M. Dunlop, USAF 2006Col. Frank Borman, USAF (ret.) 2007Col. David R. Scott, USAF (ret.) 2009
Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsSan Diego, California
NASA Global Hawk Unmanned Air Vehicle First Flight
Accepting the Project Award
Team Members
Robert C. GrabowskiProject Lead
Pratt & Whitney RocketdyneWest Palm Beach, Florida
Single Shaft Turbopump
Team Members
Accepting the Project AwardKenneth R. Johnson
Project Lead
Wesly E. BirdsallLeonard D. BriggsPatrick B. CookeIsak FeldmanCharles R. Hauser
Bruce D. LinamanJames W. PateRoy E. PereiraJohn A. RussellChristopher F. Stier
Stephen R. StormThomas R. TarnDean A. VanceMark WolfordArt Younger
The Boeing CompanyEl Segundo, California
702B Satellite Bus Structure Static Test Qualification
Ryan W. BrandtCorey D. BrownNorval F. BurgyMelody M. Chin SeeMiguel CiresAlexander ChertkovTyrus R. ClarkNicole L. CummingsYuri DemiyanenkoAnatoly DmitrenkoPedro W. Fong
James F. GreenwoodJon K. HendersonStephen R. HerndonDavid B. HudsonAndrei IvanovPeter D. KeithMark A. KranceBrian LagerTimothy G. LeonardCharles A. LitschauerRichard A. Long
Cody A. NilssonValeri PershinCharles T. RubyRobert L. SnyderEdmund B. StastnyVladimir SvistovKenneth J. Van StelleLy VoLinda S. Whisnant
Naorus F. AbdulghaniDevin AcklinDoug DoiDave Evans
Randy HilaireRich LabodaJeff LambWarren LangPam Lozano
BAMS UAS Mission Control System Core Architecture Development
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Air Force Flight Test Center Edwards Air Force Base
ASQ San Fernando Valley
The Boeing Company
CSUN College of Engineering & Computer Science
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Thanks Engineers Week Participants
In the year 2009, the Engineers’ Council contributed to its educational and charitable programs, which included the following: