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February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
February 25, 2017
“ENGINEERING OUR FUTURE”
62ND
HONORS AND AWARDS BANQUET
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February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
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
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
Engineers’ Council Past Presidents
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February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
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 Aerojet Rocketdyne
Rancho Cordova, California
In recognition of outstanding contribution to the development of advanced propulsion technology in the areas of advanced
energetic compositions for both fielded and future propulsion systems
Meghan Lew The Boeing Company
Long Beach, California
For providing excellent quality and innovative engineering
solutions in improving producibility for the 767 program and increasing supplier yield for the 777X and 787 programs
Justin Giacotto Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
San Diego, California
For technical leadership, process oversight, customer coordination, and program execution in playing a critical role in
the Triron program
Jeffrey D. Gabeau The Boeing Company Seattle, Washington
For the development and implementation of Additive Manufacturing (AM) solutions involving monolithic structures
benefiting the 737-8 MAX airplane
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FUTURE TECHNOLOGY LEADER
AWARDS
Malia Pantastico Northrop Gruman Mission Systems
Woodland Hills, California
For outstanding performance and leadership on Blue WASP and other programs.
Trevor E. Tucker The Boeing Company Tukwila, Washington
For innovation and outstanding leadership in bringing Additive Manufacture into mainstream production in a highly regulated
environment
Dr. William H. Grover University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California
For creating hardware and software tools that accelerate the progress of biological and medical research, and developing
technologies that support engineering experiences for students in K-12 science classes.
Aurora Garcia The Boeing Company
Huntington Beach, California
In recognition of outstanding leadership in environmental thermal test of the 767-Tanker fuel couplers, on the Minuteman Missile program and on the Commercial Crew Transportation
System applied loads with ordnance risk reduction test
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING
ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS David E Margrave
Aerojet Rocketdyne Canoga Park, California
In recognition of extraordinary teamwork, mentoring, and outstanding technical leadership as the RS-25 Test Lead
Dr. Shadi Mahjoob Califronia State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
For outstanding contributions to the fields of analytical, computational, and experimental heat transfer, as well as
remarkable performance in instructional activities
Josue Porres The Boeing Company
Long Beach, California
In recognition of developing a new technology that resulted in
added competitive advantage for the Boeing Company
Shawwen W Fann Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Woodland Hills, California
For outstanding contributions in the development of fiber-optic-
based inertial measurement units for marine applications, and for continuing improvements of calibration and compensation
techniques enabling enhanced performance across environments
Mark Slosser Aerojet Rocketdyne
Los Angeles, California
For outstanding leadership, ingenuity, customer focus, attention to detail, and execution on the RS25 Nozzle Affordability Plan
directly contributing to the human spaceflight program
Kurt Von Brockman Aerojet Rocketdyne
Los Angeles, California
For continued contribution to the successful flights of the RS-
68 engines on the Delta IV program
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Design, Development, and Qualification of 36 Volt Power
Processing Unit for Electric Propulsion
Aerojet Rocketdyne
Redmond, Washington
Team Members
Brian Koch Carl Haynie David Hearn
Bryce Hesterman Robin Lewis
Michael Madigan John Otto
Robert Poehls Mike Ray
Kurt Swanson Jamie Waldock
Accepting the Project Award Randy S Aadland
Description of Project:
In recognition of outstanding leadership for design, development, qualification and production of the 36
Volt Electric Propulsion Power Control Unit
Rancho Cordova Groundwater Remediation
The Boeing Company Rancho Cordova, California
Team Members
William Goldsmith Timothy P. Leo Joseph Zimmer
Accepting the Project Award Bryan J. Meyers
Description of Project:
In recognition of completion of a critical element of the remediation program through excellent design,
planning, execution, and innovation
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Space Launch System Liquid Hydrogen Bleed Duct Team
Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles, California
Team Members
Brian Donnelly Jai Eller
David Kittinger Robert Papaleo Robert Passerini Michael Yuen
Accepting the Project Award Arthur L Coleman
Description of Project:
For outstanding support to NASA’s Space Launch System by the designing, fabricating, testing, and
delivering the Liquid Hydrogen Bleed Duct System for the Core Stage rocket, Exploration Mission 1
Customer Aviation Service Liaison Support
The Boeing Company Long Beach, California
Team Members
Larry F Baker Gregory P Bellamy
David E Gough Truc Q Ho Paul Y Mar
Kaitlin E Thompson Kevin P Trefzger
Accepting the Project Award John D. Friend
Description of Project:
In recognition of support to Commercial Aircraft Support Programs that reduced costs assuring future
business
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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 .
DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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Jack Northrop Spirit of Innovation Award
Past
Douglas E. Wood Daniel Rihn 2006 2012
Paul Marchisotto (posth.) Allen A. Arata 2007 2013
Charles Tomita Louie Chavez 2008 2014
Douglas L. Fronius Stuart Linsky 2009 2015
2010 Dr. John M. Papazian (posth.) 2016 Chris Hernandez
2011 Clayton K. S. Kau
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
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING
ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Amy Avila Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
Amy accepted the lead role in resolving the potential fleet-wide U-2 missing longeron bolt inspection and repairs. Through her efforts, no sorties were negatively impacted at any operating
location
Dr. Nicholas M. Johnson MWH Global
Walnut Creek, California
For outstanding commitment to quality and innovation to meet the Boeing Company‘s and State Regulator’s expectations for
the hydrogeologic analysis at Santa Susana
Jon Swift Aerojet Rocketdyne
Los Angeles, California
For outstanding leadership over the last 20 years for the
implementation of computing cluster technology at Aerojet Rocketdyne
Dr. Christoph Schaal Califronia State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
For outstanding contributions to the fields of theoretical and experimental mechanics employing ultrasonic technology, as
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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Rocket Propulsion Laboratory Project
University of Southern California Los Angeles, California
Team Members
Carter Allen Mike Gruntman
Joseph Kunc
Accepting the Project Award Daniel Erwin
Description of Project:
For advancing the state-of-the-art in rocket propulsion technology through the creation of a
rocket propulsion laboratory project that provided a flexible test-bed for both research and learning.
EKV IMU Retrofit & New Build Team
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Woodland Hills, California
Team Members
Raymond Barnes Neal Dahlen
Juergen Flamm Gregory Moore Todd Uramoto
Accepting the Project Award Thomas Bolton
Description of Project:
For Achieving On-Time Performance in a Critical National Defense Program while Maintaining Full Performance Integrity with Severe Environmental
Requirement.
DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
U-2 Flight Test Team
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Palmdale, California
Team Members
Margaret Burgoon Andrew DiBetta
Jim Nelson Chris Short Brett Steele
Stephen Waldo
Accepting the Project Award Barbara J. Lee
Description of Project:
For effectiveness accomplishing U-2 flight test objectives while overcoming significant
programmatic challenges
St. Louis Environmental Dynamics Lab Virtual Remote Testing
The Boeing Company St. Louis, Missouri
Team Members
Arnaldo Aleman Darin W Glanville Matthew W Green
Anthony J Hauenstein Brian D Loyet Robert V Price
Stephan W Riechers
Accepting the Project Award Bradley J Scott
Description of Project:
For creating value for Boeing customers by integrating virtual technology into laboratory
optimization updates to implement performance accelerating remote testing capability to reduce test
costs and improve enterprise collaboration
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Commercial Crew Launch Abort Engine
Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles, California
Team Members
Erick Cabrera Gary Grenon
Charles Hoover Carlo Hormozian
Bill Lee David Matthews
Mario Padilla Andy Shiang David Vowell
Xinhong Zheng
Accepting the Project Award Edward Bechtel
Description of Project:
The team brought the successful Launch Abort Engine development program to a conclusion,
demonstrating an unprecedented degree of control and repeat ability.
Self-healing, Sustainable Electronics for Space Exploration
NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, California
Team Members
Jin-woo Han Dong-il Moon
Accepting the Project Award
Meyya Meyyappan
Description of Project:
For innovative contributions in the development of self-healing and sustainable electronics for space
exploration and military electronics.
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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 1993
Dr. Mihran S. Agbabian Dr. Michael Hassul
2004 2005
Tarek A. Shraibati Dr. Robert G. Ryan
2015 2016
Dr. Alan N. Willson, Jr. Dr. William J. Kaiser
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.
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
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.”
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Christopher S. Duffey
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
San Diego, California
For being instrumental in driving technical execution and world class engineering of Autonomous Systems
programs and providing architectural guidance across various programs, especially in the area of
missions systems .
Thomas J. Lackey The Boeing Company
St. Louis, Missouri
For development of new flight control actuator test equipment & methods that had a significant impact
on F15 and F18 system performance, and for a 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.
DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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
Dr. Abeer Alwan University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
For strong commitment and dedication to engi-neering education at both the undergraduate and
graduate levels
John P. Schneider-Jr. Aerojet Rocketdyne
Los Angeles, California
For leading Aerojet Rocketdyne Los Angeles
site operations and advancing state-of-the-art in Manufacturing and Quality of liquid rocket
engines
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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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Engineer of the Year Award and
Peter Recchia Omni Award
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.”
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.
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Michael L. Goodall The Boeing Company
St. Louis, Missouri
For valuable contributions to the Integrated Diagnostics and Health Management teams and over-all Advanced Data Core Processor-II program and
for his exhibiting a career of leadership and relentless focus for success
David N. Carter Aerojet Rocketdyne
Rancho Cordova, California
For advancing state-of-the-art in Mechanical Design Engineering discipline in support of our nation's
civilian space and defense programs
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 University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California
For exemplary and innovative contributions to
sustainability as a researcher, educator, and global ambassador of science and engineering.
Gregory Moore Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Woodland Hills, California
For distinguished achievement in the field of Fiber Optic Gyro based sensors and the development of 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
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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.”
Past Recipients
2012 Dr. Charles Elachi 2014 Dr. Edward C. Stone
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”.
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DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Michael J. Ramirez The Boeing Company El Segundo, California
For successful execution of multiple proprietary program test phases, and leading teams through
rigorous mission critical activities
Rolf E. Hamke Aerojet Rocketdyne
Rancho Cordova, California
For advancing the state-of-the-art in space-based
systems deployed in our nation's defense
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 University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California
In recognition of leadership and contribution toward the development of a novel cranial implant: Window
to the Brain
Dr. Subramanian S. Iyer University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
For sustained contributions in the area of
Semiconductor Technology and the development of Heterogeneous Integration technologies and
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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Clarence L. “Kelly” Johnson Skunk Works Award
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
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
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THE ENGINEERS’ COUNCIL
Sherman Oaks,
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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February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING
ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Dr. Peter L. Bishay Califronia State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
For outstanding contribution to the fields of computational
mechanics and composite materials, as well as performance in instructional activities including leadership in Mechanical
Engineering senior design projects
Jai Eller Aerojet Rocketdyne
Los Angeles, California
In recognition of dedicated commitment to excellence and
outstanding contributions to the Valves and Actuators Team supporting Aerojet Rocketdyne’s RS-25 Program
Robert A Abernathy The Boeing Company El Segundo, California
For Test and Evaluation support to satellite development test phases from launch through on-orbit test, implementing lean
principles and Design for Manufacturing and Test architectural concepts
Dr. Alexander A. Trusov Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
Woodland Hills, California
In recognition of pioneering work in Coriolis Vibratory Gyroscopes opening the way for an entire new class of
self-calibrating sensors
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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Expedition 50 Crew
STS-1
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THEODORE VON ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
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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WGS POU Sampling
The Boeing Company El Segundo, California
Team Members
Jeremy A. Bojorquez James D. Branson Carlo A. Castillo Chad A. Margolin Kevin A. Nemeth
Greg H. Smith Ernest Tamayo-Jr
Accepting the Project Award Sarah M Taylor
Description of Project:
For rapid development of a propellant Point Of Use Sampling process and procedure and then ensuring successful implementation on the WGS F8 Satellite
Launch Campaign .
DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Orion Jettison Motor DM3 Test
Aerojet Rocketdyne Rancho Cordova, California
Team Members
John Abla Rob Black
Paul Coleman John Koza
Tony Morris Bill Sieber
Jason Shapiro Julia Smith
Nicholaus Struven Ryan Wurst
Accepting the Project Award Jason Shapiro
Description of Project:
Orion Jettison Motor team concluded a year of
detailed work and led a flawless DM-3 test right on schedule which provided a boost to the Orion
Program and NASA. .
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Skunk Works Innovation Garage
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Palmdale, California
Team Members
David Chen Joshua Clemens
Thomas Kwasniak Thomas Schaefer
Jeff Scheinost
Accepting the Project Award George Burchuk
Description of Project:
For the advancement of STEM skills development
opportunities and for creating the space and environment for exploration of ideas using rapid and
low cost solutions .
SHARP (Soldier Health Assessment and Real-time Proprioception) Sensor
Suit NextGen Aeronautics, Inc.
Torrance, California
Team Members
Scott Bland Sanjeev Datta Robert DeMott
Accepting the Project Award Robert J Snyder
Description of Project:
For development of the SHARP sensor suit for
continuous, transparent-to-the-wearer monitoring of the human body, leading to performance
improvement and injury mitigation of soldiers, athletes, orthopedic patients, and factory workers.
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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
Past
2007 Byron K. Wood 2012 James Maser
2008 Maynard “Joe” Stangeland 2014 Dr. Munir M. Sindir
2009
2011
Paul F. Seitz
John B. Plowden
2016
2016
Steven A. Bouley
Jeffrey Kinckaid
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.
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.
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2017 National Engineers Week Honorees
Thank You Engineers’ Week Participants
Aerojet Rocketdyne California State University,
Northridge Jet Propulsion Laboratory/
NASA
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Palmdale
NASA Ames Research Center
NextGen Aeronautics, Inc.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems
The Boeing Company
University of Southern California (USC)
University of California , 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:
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.
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
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February 25, 2017 The 62nd Annual Honors and Awards Banquet
OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING
ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Dr. Tadeh Zirakian California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
For outstanding service as a faculty mentor in undergraduate research to the Department of Education’s AIMS2 grant and
CALTRANS grant, and an outstanding record of scholarship, grants and research
Paul H. Stafford Aerojet Rocketdyne
Los Angeles, California
In recognition of over 30 years of Aerospace Leadership advancing space propulsion for Exploration and Defense of the
United States
Dr. Jack Ou California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
For dedication as an educator who has brought years of
industrial experiences to classrooms and contributed to the development of innovative media for student learning and
success
Christopher Rodela Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale,California
For providing vital information to the Safety Investigation Board to prevent future mishaps despite the lack of any data recording devices on the U-2 aircraft
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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The Boeing Company
Leadership in Engineering Award
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
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.
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
Past Recipient
2016 Dr. John J. Tracy
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OUTSTANDING ENGINEERING
ACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS
Dr. David M. Boyajian California State University, Northridge
Northridge, California
For outstanding service as a faculty mentor in undergraduate research to the Department of Education’s AIMS2 grant and CATRANS grant and for an overall record of scholarship,
grants, and research
Dr. Zizhong "Jeffrey" Chen University of California, Riverside
Riverside, California
For contributions to the development of novel algorithm-based fault tolerance techniques for high performance scientific
computing
Scott Ginaven The Boeing Company
Long Beach, California
In recognition of excellence and ingenuity in the design and test
of Lighting Systems in the Lab environment supporting commercial and military platforms
Robert Lange Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Palmdale, California
In recognition of efforts in a Return to Green plan that created a 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
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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
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.
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
William B. Johnson International
Inter-Professional Founders ward
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UH-60V Digital Cockpit
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Woodland Hills, California
Team Members
Liliana Bocanegra Marbeya Brown Patricia Carrasco William Carroll David Hunter Mark Jacobs
Lance Munemura Eli Porat
Vahe Sarkissian Ricardo Sotura
Michael VanAntwerp Michael Vertuno
Daniel Woo
Accepting the Project Award Thomas Shim
Description of Project:
For pioneering the complex development of the UH-60V Integrated Avionics System (IAS) cockpit,
establishing a departure point for rapid development of a safe, secure, and open integrated avionics
systems.
James Webb Space Telescope
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems Redondo Beach, California
Team Members
Charlie Atkinson Beth Barinek
Enrique Castro Sid Celeste Rick Davis
Tiffany Glassman Andy McKay
Robert Luetgens Michael Moschos
MaryAnn Nishisaka Paul Reynolds
Rich Rifelli Todd Terlecki
Stan Klyza
Accepting the Project Award Joshua Levi
Description of Project:
For the Successful Completion of the James Webb Space Telescope Element
DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Compact Plasma Experiment
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Palmdale, California
Team Members
Kenneth Gousman Jonathon Heinrich
Elizabeth Strandberg Regina Sullivan
Accepting the Project Award Tom McGuire
Description of Project:
For the development of a new compact plasma experiment capable of bringing the world a step
closer to viable fusion energy
Structures AR Development Team
The Boeing Company Long Beach, California
Team Members
Janeece H. Escobar Mitch Graves
Jeffrey R. Hawkins 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 Kenneth T. Umeda
Description of Project:
For successful establishment of efficient processes to develop a significant amount of structural Authorized
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 System
Aerojet Rocketdyne. Los Angeles, California
Team Members
Brian Chu Khoa Doan
Roger Horne Dale King
Tom Koehnlein Jake Lindsey
Roberto Ponce Helen Wu
Accepting the Project Award David J. Brown
Description of Project:
For the development of innovative hardware and software solutions for the RS-25 Controller
Automated Test Systems .
CubeSat CSUNSat1
California State University, Northridge Northridge, California
Team Members
Gary Bolotin Keith Chin
Adam Kaplan Sharlene Katz Naomi Palmer
David Schwartz Marshall Smart
Accepting the Project Award James A. Flynn
Description of Project:
For the successful CSUNSat1 satellite and ground station design and test by a CSUN/JPL team
including 73 engineering and computer science students, launching JPL’s new low temperature
energy storage system
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Special Thanks To:
~ California State University,
Northridge, for hosting Awards
Assembly Committee.
~ The Boeing Company for
assistance with the cost of
printing of program
~ Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
Company Skunk Works for
assistance with the cost of audio/
video.
~ Aerojet Rocketdyne for the
awards artwork.
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Sheraton Universal Universal City, California
In Celebration of National Engineers Week February 19 - 25, 2017
The Engineers’ Council