55 annual - engineers council

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

Banquet Setup/Awards Distribution: Margo Guerra, CSUN Engineering StudentsMath Counts: Jerry Kraim

LA County Science Bowl:

The Banquet Committee wishes to thank the following CSUN Engineering students who assisted with assembly of our awards: Kapil Kumar Ambalal, Vipul Amritfale, Rakesh

Gohil, Karan Vinod Kumar Jain, Nithin Kotagudda, Aamod Rao, Hardik Senjalia

Larry Dalton

President/Treasurer Dr. Charles H. Volk

Vice President Kenneth G. Davis

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

Dinner

Presentation of Awards - 7:00 p.m.

Keynote Address Thomas J. Cassidy

PresidentGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems

Awards Presentations

Closing

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DISTINGUISHED ENGINEERING PROJECT ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Project Leader

Lawrence N. BelferKenneth ChoromanskiSteven W. Spencer

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardCy L. Bruno

Pratt & Whitney RocketdyneCanoga Park, California

Ares 1-X Roll Control

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardDr. Allen J. Bronowicki

Project Lead

Nick AbbruzzeseDr. Sarah M. BrennanJohn InnisDr. Parker M. LinPaul Reynolds

Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsRedondo Beach, California

Cryogenic Magnetic Dampers

Accepting the Project Award

Team Members

Shri G. AgarwalProject Lead

Dr. Charles BarnesGary BivinsTony Gutierrez

NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, California

NASA Electrical, Electronic and Electromechanical Parts

Assurance Program

Robert MenkeDr. Ramin RoostaThomas Wilson

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Accepting the Project AwardJohn B. Scarcello

Project Leader

Elias G. BounajemDr. Leon Pickett

Team Members

Lockheed Martin AeronauticsPalmdale, California

Nonlinear Interactive Clearance Environment Phase 1 - NICE I


Team Members

Camille M. ChidesterProject Leader


Delta II RS-27 Ground to Flight Mixture Ratio Shift Investigation

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardKris M. Harsha

Project Lead

Rita AbrahamJohn AppersonArthur KitzlerJack Kleinbard

Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems DivisionWoodland Hills, California

Engineering Resources Integration & Management Tool

J. B. GutierrezEstefanio B. JavierDr. Robert J. JensenRaymond C. Krise

Richard LeeRichard L. NelsonCarlos A. RiveraL. George Siewert

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Team Members

Jon D. FrandsenMayur G. PatelPeter L. Sterling

Pin J. LongProject Leader


Space Shuttle Orbiter Flow Control Valve Poppet Failure Investigation


Team Members

William D. CasingerProject Lead

Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsSan Diego, California

Global Hawk Flight Control Actuator Crisis Management


Team Members

Harold R. PollockProject Lead

John CaridasDr. David CrispDr. Robert E. HaringGreg KobayashiDavid Mohlman

Dave RechsteinerJose RiveriaJoe SchwarzMark SchwochertBrian Sutin

NASA Jet Propulsion LaboratoryPasadena, California

Orbiting Carbon Observatory

Jorge CardenasAlden V. HolmesDonald KennedyPeter Lekas

Ryan P. MoriartyMichael S. SchallertNathan R. SentzJerome Ulshoeffer

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Team Members

Mark LopezProject Lead

Vicky CastilloTracy CookeOranous DanandehVickie Jones

Mariann LongStephen NeesNancy PadillaJohn Pellegrino

City of AnaheimAnaheim, California

Smart Grid

Vishal AggarwalBob CarnahanEric FraneyDan KieferPat Thibodeau

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardBrad MulderProject Leader


Global Hawk Mechanical Plug and Play Team

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardThomas N. Martin III

Project Lead

Carlo Hormozian Nicholas Hunter Michael J. Kwapisz Steven E. Minar Roy Nolan


J-2X Rocket Engine Gas Generator Instability Resolution

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Team Members


Victor LymanJohn H. Sproule

Robert G. SheldonProject Leader

Lockheed Martin AeronauticsMarietta, Georgia

Special Technology Project

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardWilliam F. Sack

Project Lead

Salvador D. BarriosGuido CanzonaPeggy L. EngDr. John A. Halchak

Gregory F. KayserKenji KishimotoTyler C. LeBrunMichael Marando


LE-X Prototype Main Combustion Chamber


Team Members

Edward LukasProject Lead


CGRA Return to Flight Status

Kate BellengerDavid ChongAmy CoopriderLisa EdwardsCapt. Bryan Fram

Robert HolmanGabriel KuhnMaria LeeDr. Jason H. LyChad Roggentien

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Accepting the Project AwardEric M. Stangeland

Project Lead

Team Members


AFRL Area 1-14 Test Facility Activation and Advanced

Thruster Testing

Project Leader


Team MembersErica AuenCalvert GomogdaBryan Holt Allan SathyadevGlenn Wohlfahrt

Allan Tuquero


EuroHawk Airworthiness Stress Report

William R. AndersonJames M. CollinsGayle L. DankoCharles D. HeinrichJulie A. Istrate

Dr. Robert J. JensenAaron S. LeichnerBruce K. NixonMichael J. PielaetMark W. Southwood

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Al Daumann

In recognition of advancements in modeling and predicting rocket engine performance resulting in refined

predictions for better propellant utilization enabling higher payloads while ensuring flight safety

Technical Support Team ManagerPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne

Canoga Park, California

Dr. Amine Ghanem

For leadership in the Construction Management program at California State University Northridge, through your

activities as an educator, scholar, and researcher

Assistant ProfessorCEAM Department, CSUN

Northridge, California

Robert J. Hall

For outstanding Systems Engineering and program leadership in support of the B-2 Extremely High Frequency

Increment 2 Project and Special Projects

Lead Systems Engineer Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

Palmdale, California

OUTSTANDING ENGINEERINGACHIEVEMENT MERIT AWARDS

Corey W. Ballantoni

For outstanding technical expertise in the area of top-down model-centric engine system design

execution on the J-2X engine program

Sr. Engineer, MechanicalPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne


Mark D. Buchholz

For Outstanding Test Engineering Leadership, Technical Knowledge, and Mentoring of Developing Engineers

Staff Aeronautical EngineerLockheed Martin Aeronautics


Heather L. Chluda

For outstanding contributions to the Expendable Propulsion Programs Engine Systems Team in the area of

test operations and proposal support efforts

Senior Engineer, MechanicalPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne


Dr. Xiyi Hang

For outstanding scholarship and research in biomedical engineering and inspiring and motivating students through

excellent teaching

Assistant ProfessorECE Department, CSUN


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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


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


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


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


Robert J. McWade

For unwavering dedication to technical excellence in engine control valve actuation, leading to the ultimate enhancement of safe human spaceflight

Staff Engineer, MechanicalPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne


Randall J. Zelik

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

Eurohawk Installation Design Integrated Product TeamEurohawk Wing Radome Design Integrated Product Team

F/A-18 Slap/Slep TeamF-35 Full Scale Test Team

Fire Scout ASTAMIDS Integration and Test TeamFire Scout Unmanned Aerial System and the One System

Fire Scout Vehicle Specific ModuleGlobal Hawk Icing Study Team

Global Hawk RQ-4A/B Integrated Product Team Block 20 EMI/EMCGlobal Hawk RQ-4B Block 20 Airworthiness integrated Product Team

Global Hawk RQ-4B Block 20 Interoperability integrated Product TeamGlobal Hawk RQ-4B Block 30 Development integrated Product Team

Long Range Strike Special ProjectsRemote Video Terminal Integration

Carl Hoon / B-2 Bomber Achievements – Outstanding Engineering Achievement Merit Award Kam Ma – Distinguished Engineering Achievement Award

Jose Bilderbeck – Engineer of the Year & Peter Recchia Omni Award

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National Engineers Week Honorees

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Jack Northrop Spirit of Innovation Award

Presented byFrank Flores

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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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


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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


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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


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


For outstanding and continuing contributions to the development of advanced sensors enabling new capabilities serving both military

and commercial applications

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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


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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


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



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


Kenneth Choromanski

For providing critical technical support and analyses to Ares l-X Roll Control system (RoCS) resulting in a flawless launch

Senior Engineer, MechanicalPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne


Paul Buckley

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

Shuttle vehicle

Senior Aerothermal EngineerPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne


Dr. Dale Conner

For leadership in curriculum development, teaching and research in Materials Science

Assistant ProfessorMSEM Department, CSUN


Mark E. Eyster

For significant contributor in the development and test of the Space Shuttle Main Engine Upgrades and the RS68 & RS68A Engine

Systems EngineerPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne

Stennis Space Center, Mississippi

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Preston B. Watterson

For outstanding contribution to the improvement of B-2 project management processes in the areas of resource capacity planning,

software baseline control, and application of lessons learned

Engineer 3Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma


Kevin J. Luttge

For achievements in the structural design and advanced technology integration for the Advanced Composite

Cargo Aircraft

Aeronautical Engineer Senior StaffLockheed Martin Aeronautics


Clarence B. Odle, Jr.

For outstanding leadership and technical support of the J-2X engine ancillary valve development

Staff Engineer, MechanicalPratt & Whitney Rocketdyne


Daniel A. Brogan

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


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


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


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



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


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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

to

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

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Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardRoss J. Cooper

Project Lead

Lockheed Martin AeronauticsPalmdale, California

U-2 Flight Test Engineering Team Efficiency

Accepting the Project AwardRobert D. Hughes

Project Leader

Team MembersHiroshi Agravante Dr. Ronson Chu Alex Foo Dr. Degui GuBarbara IisagerDr. Justin Ip


NPOESS Environmental Product Algorithm

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardCraig H. Elder

Jose CabanillasGuillermo G. Castillo Dean Dailey Eric Drucker Andrea Gonzalez

Jeremy Hergeshiemer Sylvia Kohn-Rich Kin W. Lee Leo Matuszak Bernie Morgowicz


Lunar Crater Observation and Sensing Satellite (LCROSS)

Mike BrethourMike CollinsDel CrockerSteve HenrichBenjamin McPolinGreg Nelson

Gabriel RestineWill RobinsonMichael RosenbaumRobert RoweJerry Testa

John M. JacksonKaren JordanDr. Xia-Lin MaRobert MahoneyStephen MillsDr. Megan Novicki

Dr. Tohru OhnukiDr. Alain SeiDr. Bhaswar SenStephanie WeissDr. Eric Wong

Jim Munger John A. Van Vleet Nho Vo James Wehner

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Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardMark R. Gamache

Project Lead


NASA Global Hawk Unmanned Air Vehicle First Flight


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

Dhaval D. PatelSal RosalDon SessionsRoger Sumner

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Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardWilliam D. La Rosa

Project Lead

Craig BuckleyShawn D. BuckleyBen L. ClarkDaniel G. FellbaumMike M. GojcajMatthew J. Guyon

Michael B. HankinsChristopher D. MaczugaMark T. MillerBrian M. SweetLiliya Telishevsky


Space Shuttle Main Engine Nozzle Improvement


Team Members

Jerry EdwardsProject Lead

Michael J. CarterNeal J. DahlenMichael Denise

Kevin FeemsterRyan KentCraig LorscheiderMatthew O’Neal


EKV IMU Instrument Isolator Design Implementation

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardJay MarmoProject Lead

Dave BurchmanTom EnglerDr. Shawn GordonAdam Johnson

Dr. Gina JonesDr. Hiroshi KomineSteven KraemerDr. Jason MachanDr. Michael McClellan


Joint High Power Solid State Laser, Phase 3

Dr. Stuart McNaughtRandy SimpsonDr. Stanley WeissDr. Marcy Valley

Farooq SheikhDennis SmithKim M. Tome

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Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardRichard A. Reinert

Project Lead

Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsEdwards AFB, California

B-2 Aircraft Instrumentation

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardTod Palm

Project Leader

Harry BennerFrank ElliottBrian MercierCraig Newland

Nathan OldfieldBob WinstelJeremy WolfMike Wrobleski

Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsEl Segundo, California

Max Launch Abort System Flight Demo Vehicle Structures and

Mechanisms

Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardThomas Brown

Project Lead

Jairam AgaramMohamed AlzarouniElvira AnjirghooliVaroon BahriAdam BrownBen Elisondo

Marouane BernyBrenda KannoAshwin KrishnanPerry MartinEdmond NoblejasAlvaro Olague


Satellite Chiller Plant and Sub-Tropical Rain Forest Project

Zekil PatelKent PetersonNathaniel WilsonDr. Sidney H. SchwartzMikhail Yefimov

Carl BachelorPete BeauregardBill BeneschKaren ChappellDave GoodwinPeter GriggsTheron HallMark HamlinRodger HechtBill Hochner

Ryan HoffmanArthur JohnsonTim KnappClark LinssMike MarchioliMark MeeksNathan MerrittJosh MillerJoe NelsonJim Nichols

Terrance PattisonLarry PiehlerScott PlunkettIrma PomervilleEric RaymundoJoe RivasTomy RumfaloJohn SmoleRon WeaverScott Wilson

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Team Members

Accepting the Project AwardJohn C. Vega III

Project Lead

Thomas E. BoothBrian P. BoyceJim A. ClarkAl DaumannFrederick E. DoddSteven C. FisherJohn P. GeddesGregory A. Hausman

Timothy HinermanDr. Robert J. JensenNicholas J. KeleshianThomas D. KmiecEdward D. LynchChristie M. MatsonCalvin Q. MorrisonMarc P. Patton


RS-68A Performance Investigation and PDO Mitigation

Linda M. RobinsonWilliam D. RominePaul F. SeitzMaynard L. StangelandTimothy D. SzamborskiMark A. WinquistBrian S. Wygle

Team Members


Butch BartonCole CarlisleMichael FratzGlenn HaverkampMichael HunterJoAnne Marinelli

Dennis M. WojcikProject Leader

Northrop Grumman Aerospace SystemsHollywood, Maryland

BAMS UAS Mission Control System Core Architecture Development

Mark MendenhallDave NazarekAngie ShieldsMario WalkerSusan Youhn

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AIAA San Fernando Pacific

Air Force Flight Test Center Edwards Air Force Base

ASQ San Fernando Valley

The Boeing Company

CSUN College of Engineering & Computer Science

Your participation enables us to further our mission, to promote science and engineering careers, provide educational enrichment in science and engineering, and recognize student achievement in the art and science of engineering for the general welfare of humankind.

om Canoga Park, Chaminade, William HowardTaft, El Camino Real, Granada Hills, James Monroe and Palmdale High Schools

Sponsor of LA County Science Fair

Thanks Engineers Week Participants

In the year 2009, the Engineers’ Council contributed to its educational and charitable programs, which included the following:

Engineers Week Biotechnology, Clean Fuel Technology, andNanotechnology Conference

The Engineers’ CouncilSherman Oaks, California

El Camino Real (2009 World Champions) & Chaminade FIRST Robotics TeamsVEX Los Angeles Regional Robotics Championship Volunteers

2010

General Chuck Yeager Foundation

IEEE San Fernando Valley

Jet Propulsion Laboratory/ NASA

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems

Northrop Grumman Navigation Systems Division

Pratt & Whitney Rocketdyne

SME San Fernando Valley

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