2019 AMIE Conference Guide

ANNUAL

Conference

2019

September 3-6

Hampton,Virginia

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Hampton University

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Our Mission

Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) is a catalyst that forges Industry/ Government/Academic partnerships that support programs to advance minorities interest in engineering.

Our Vision

AMIE is the premier organization that develops industry, government and university partnerships to achieve diversity in the engineering workforce.

Our Values

As a coalition of Industry, Government Agencies and the ABET accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Engineering Schools, AMIE is committed to:

• Promoting and encouraging minority students to pursue engineering degrees • Facilitating the recruitment of HBCU engineering coops, interns and graduates to member organizations • Providing a forum for member organizations to exchange ideas on “Best Practices” and “Issues” related to developing a diverse engineering workforce • Facilitating the forging of Engineering Research and Technology Transfer partnerships between the AMIE HBCU’s and the AMIE non-academic members

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OFFICE OF THE DEAN SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (757) 728-6974 (757) 728-6974 FAX (757) 728-6972 FAX (757) 728-6972

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September 3, 2019

Dear Honored Guests,

Dear Honored Guests,

It is my distinct honor and privilege to join our faculty, staff and students in the School of Engineering

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This conference will start with the Dean’s Reception on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at the Hampton University Museum, in the heart the historic Hampton University campus. 3, Founded 1868, the This conference will start with the of Dean’s Reception on Tuesday, September 2019, atinthe Hampton Museum is the oldest African American museum in the United States and one of the oldest museums University Museum, in the heart of the historic Hampton University campus. Founded in 1868, the in the state ofoldest Virginia.

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On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the conference will feature prominent speakers, inspiring and engaging roundtable discussions, at the Newport News Marriott Hotel at City Center. We return to OnHampton Wednesday, September 4, 2019, the conference will feature speakers, University on Thursday, September 5, 2019, for an prominent exciting program thatinspiring includesand engaging roundtable discussions, at of thethe Newport Marriott Hotel at that Cityendeavors Center. We enlightening presentations and tours campus.News Our vision is a program to bereturn both to Hampton University on Thursday, September 5, 2019, for an exciting program that includes informative and valuable to all participants. While visiting with us, you will witness how your support enlightening presentations and of the Ourprofession vision is aamong program endeavors to bean both is influencing our strategies totours promote thecampus. engineering our that students, and foster informative all participants. While visiting us,Additionally, you will witness howlearn yourabout support increase inand the valuable number oftoAfrican-American graduates in thewith field. you will is the influencing ourand strategies promoteinthe profession and among our students, and foster an capabilities researchtosuccesses theengineering School of Engineering Technology, and understand increase the number of African-American graduates the field. An Additionally, youLife.” will learn about why theinHampton University motto is “The Standard of in Excellence, Education for

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Welcome from the AMIE Chairman On behalf of the AMIE Board of Directors, industry, government and academic partners, I want to personally welcome you to our 26th Annual Conference and extend my thanks and appreciation to our host university, Hampton University.

Twenty-six years ago, key leaders from Corporate and Governmental Communities, who had a vested interest in ABET accredited HBCU Engineering Schools, sat down with several HBCU’s Leaders and developed key strategies that would enhance their engineering programs. These stakeholders challenged the status quo and looked beyond the traditional methods of recruitment, hiring programs and activities. They focused their efforts on long term measures that provide innovative academic programs of excellence at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to attract and graduate a greater number of minorities and women in engineering. AMIE was formed to fulfill this mission. To that end, AMIE’s goal is to expand corporate, government, and academic partnerships to implement and support programs geared toward supporting underrepresented minority students in engineering careers.

Our 2019 conference theme “Empowering Engineering Success from the Classroom to the Workforce” is important because taking AMIE to the next level of partnership and strategic engagement, require valuable stakeholder input and dedication to our mission.

AMIE is committed to developing strategies that will increase workforce diversity and sustainable partnerships. Therefore, we are utilizing this conference as an opportunity to bring together all stakeholders that will further enhance our vision and mission and prioritize our key strategic objectives. So, my call to action for this conference is simple– PROVIDE VALUABLE INPUT BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN OUR CONFERENCE. This can be accomplished by rallying around our recent accomplishments, getting to know the invaluable “HBCU Capabilities” and discussion with conference attendees, understanding key AMIE Strategies and Objectives and being prepared to assist in the enhancements of these strategies that will assist with our focused short-term objective – Taking AMIE to the Next Level.

For those of you here for the first time, welcome and I look forward to meeting you personally. For those of you who are here again, thank you for your continued support.

Warm Regards,

Amanda H. Goodson AMIE Chairman

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Welcome from the AMIE Executive Director Welcome to the 2019 Annual Conference and Gala of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE)! You will have the opportunity to interact with attendees to discuss best practices and approaches to help your organization in their efforts to increase diversity in the workforce.

Over 26 years ago, AMIE was created to represent a coalition of industry, government agencies and ABET accredited Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Schools of Engineering who saw a diversified workforce as a competitive advantage and an essential business strategy.

Today, our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) represent less than 3 percent of the 300+ accredited engineering schools in the country and they graduate almost a third of minority engineers each year. A diverse workforce is within reach if strong alliances between corporations, HBCUs and government agencies are in place.

AMIE is the organization that makes this happen. AMIE continues to act as a catalyst that forges Industry-Government/Academia partnerships that support programs to advance minorities’ interest in engineering.

This year’s conference theme is “Empowering Engineering Success from the Classroom to the Workforce”. The conference will bring together the Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, engineering professionals and leaders from top corporations and government agencies to discuss strategies to empower engineering success from the classroom to the workforce and increase diversity in the engineering workforce. We will feature prominent speakers and inspiring roundtable discussions focused on Innovation, Technology, Research and Programs to attract, educate, graduate and place minority students in engineering and computer science careers.

Participants will also have the opportunity to help develop strategies to take AMIE to the next level as we focus on enhancing AMIE’s long-term mission and vision, prioritizing our key strategic objectives, developing strategies to increase diversity and operationalizing Best Practice exchange and Technology Transfer partnerships.

I would like to thank our conference sponsors, Hampton University - School of Engineering and Technology and the members of the 2019 Annual Conference Planning Committee. This year’s conference would not be possible without their continued support, hard work, passion and dedication. I would also like to thank all of our conference speakers and attendees. Our conference would not be successful without your commitment and support. Thank you and have a great 2019 AMIE Conference!

Sincerely,

Veronica L. Nelson Executive Director, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE)

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Tuesday, September 3rd (Newport News Marriott At City Center/Hampton University) 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Registration, Newport News Marriott at City Center

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Dean’s Reception Sponsored by The Boeing Company, Hampton University Museum Welcome

Michelle Parker, Vice President and Chief Engineer, Space & Launch Engineering Defense, Space and Security, The Boeing Company Dr. Joyce Shirazi, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, Hampton University

Wednesday, September 4th (Newport News Marriott At City Center) 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM

Breakfast Buffet

9:00 AM – 9:45 AM

Opening Session

Welcome Dr. Amanda Goodson, Chair, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering Dr. JoAnn Haysbert, Chancellor and Provost, Hampton University 9:45 AM – 11:05 AM Synergistic Engagement: Our Ecosystems and Industry Partnerships MODERATOR: Dr. Joyce Shirazi, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology PANEL: HBCU Engineering Deans Council

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11:05 AM – 11:15 AM

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11:15 PM – 12:00 PM Keynote Address SPEAKER: Robert Dixon, Jr., Customer Support Executive, Missile and Space Intelligence Center, Directorate for Analysis, Defense Intelligence Agency 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM

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12:15 PM – 1:45 PM Luncheon and Panel Discussion “Emerging Technologies and the Future Workforce” MODERATOR: Stephanie C. Hill, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Business Transformation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, 2014 Black Engineer of the Year PANELISTS: Shola Akinmeji, Manager, Global Energy Strategy, Abbott Joseph Brown, Principal Engineer, NetApp La Kindra Francis-Jones, Director, Mission Assurance and Quality Engineering, Mission Assurance Advanced Concepts and Technology and High Energy Laser, Space and Airborne Systems, The Raytheon Company Valinda Kennedy, Program Manager, IBM Academic Initiative and IBM Skills Academy, IBM University Programs, IBM Corporation Cynthia Small, Department Head, Data Analytics Department, Data and Human-Centered Solutions Technical Center, The MITRE Corporation 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

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2:00 PM – 3:00 PN Positioning HBCUs for the Future: Research and Innovation Partnership Opportunities MODERATOR: Steve Jarrett, Senior Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Oracle PANELISTS: Dr. Thomas Freeman, Jr., Deputy Chief, Mathematics Research Group (Cybersecurity), National Security Agency Dr. Pamela McCauley, Program Director for Nation Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps (I-Corps), Division of Computer and Network Systems, Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, National Science Foundation Dr. Fay Cobb Payton, Program Director, Division of Computer and Network Systems, Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering, National Science Foundation Rita Sampson, Chief, Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity, Office of the Director of National Intelligence

Gary Michael Schneider, Vice President, Global Technical Sales, IBM Sales & Distribution, IBM Corporatio

3:00 PM – 4 :00 PM

What Makes A Successful Internship – The Student View MODERATOR: Dr. Robin Coger, Dean of the College of Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University PANELISTS: HBCU Student Panel

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4:15 PM – 5:15 PM 2019 AMIE Design Challenge Presentations MODERATOR: Veronica L. Nelson, Executive Director, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering PRESENTERS: Hampton University (1st Place) University of the District of Columbia (2nd Place) Florida A&M University (3rd Place) 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM

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9:00 AM – 11:30 AM Welcome Dr. William R. Harvey, President, Hampton University

Overview Dr. Joyce Shirazi, Dean, School of Engineering and Technology Dr. Demetris Geddis, Assistant Dean and Chair, Electrical and Computer Engineering Dr. Jerald Dumas, Chair, Chemical Engineering Students, Hampton University School of Engineering and Technology 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Networking Luncheon

1:15 PM – 2:00 PM

Group Picture/Transition to Tour

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Campus/Engineering Tours

4:15 PM

Depart Campus for Hotel (NEWPORT NEWS MARRIOTT AT CITY CENTER)

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Silent Auction and Reception

7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

AMIE Gala Sponsored by IBM Corporation

Welcome Gary Michael Schneider, Vice President, Global Technical Sales, IBM Sales and Distribution, IBM Corporation Jermaine Edwards, IBM Distinguished Engineer, CTO — Cloud Application Migration Services GBS, IBM Corporation Keynote Speaker Anthony K. Mitchell, Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton, 2019 Black Engineer of the Year

Friday, September 6th (Newport News Marriott at City Center) 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Dean’s Council Meeting (Deans Only)

9:30 AM – 1:30 PM

AMIE Board of Directors Meeting

Special Thanks Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering would like to thank: Conference Sponsors whose financial and in-kind contributions helped to make the conference possible.

Guest Speakers & Panelists who have traveled across the country to share their valuable insights and experience on issues of critical importance to the progress of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE).

Dean, Faculty, Staff & Students of Hampton University, School of Engineering and Technology and the members of the 2019 AMIE Annual Conference and Gala Planning Committee. This year’s conference and celebration would not be possible without their hard work, passion and dedication.

And All The Attendees who share a common belief in our mission and participated in countless ways to make our Annual Conference a success.

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Distinquished Guests Dr.William R. Harvey PRESIDENT, HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

D “Since being named President, Dr. William R. Harvey has introduced innovations which have solidified Hampton University’s stellar position among the nation’s colleges and universities. His innovative leadership is reflected in the growth and quality of the University’s student population, academic programs, physical facilities, and financial base."

R. WILLIAM R. HARVEY is President of Hampton University and 100% owner of the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Houghton, Michigan. Since 1978, he has served with distinction as President of Hampton University and created a monumental legacy during his forty-year tenure—one of the longest tenures of any sitting president of a college or university in the country. Dr. Harvey is described as “one of the most focused individuals that one can meet.” He is “relentlessly single-minded” when it comes to the advancement of the University. During the time that he has served at the helm, Dr. Harvey has made countless contributions to the University, our state and the nation. Few individuals have demonstrated the dedication to education and service that Dr. Harvey has demonstrated throughout his distinguished career.

A native of Brewton, Alabama, he is a graduate of Southern Normal High School, Talladega College and Virginia State University. After graduating from Talladega College, Dr. Harvey served three years on active duty with the United States Army. During that time, he saw duty in Europe and in the United States. He is currently a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve. Dr. Harvey earned his doctorate in College Administration from Harvard University in 1972. Prior to assuming his current position, he served as Assistant for Governmental Affairs to the Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Harvard University; Administrative Assistant to the President at Fisk University; and as Administrative Vice President at Tuskegee University.

Since being named President, Dr. William R. Harvey has introduced innovations which have solidified Hampton University’s stellar position among the nation’s colleges and universities. His innovative leadership is reflected in the growth and quality of the University’s student population, academic programs, physical facilities, and financial base. During Dr. Harvey’s tenure as President, the student enrollment at Hampton University has increased from approximately 2,700 students to over 6,300.

Moreover, the average SAT score of entering freshmen has increased approximately 300 points!

His commitment to expansion and innovation in academic programs has resulted in 92 new academic programs being implemented under his watch. Some of these new thrusts include undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Marine Science, Entrepreneurship, Chemical, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Airway Science, Emergency Medical Assistance Management; graduate programs in Business Administration (MBA), Applied Mathematics; and doctoral degrees in Physics, Pharmacy, Atmospheric and Planetary Science, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Educational Management, and Business Administration.

Dr. Harvey promotes a learning environment that encourages faculty research rivaling that of major research universities across the nation. Hampton University has built the first proton therapy cancer treatment center in the Commonwealth of Virginia—an unparalleled hub for cancer treatment,

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Distinquished Guests research, and technology. Weather satellites have been launched to study noctilucent clouds to determine why they form and how they may be related to global climate change.

From Alzheimer’s research and alternative fuels to nanodevices combining diagnostic and therapeutic functions for early diagnosis and treatment of arthritis, under the competent leadership of President Harvey, Hampton University is poised to become a leader in research and technology not only in the Hampton Roads area and Virginia, but nationwide. These new programs, together with existing ones, have placed and kept Hampton on the cutting edge of higher education.

Dr. Harvey is the visionary and leader behind numerous community and educational initiatives. In 1994, he chaired the Virginia Peninsula United Way Campaign. He was the first African-American to head the organization’s annual drive and raised a record setting $6.6 million. Dr. Harvey chaired the annual fundraising dinner for the National Conference of Christians and Jews and was the first guest host at the Celebrity Luncheon for the Hampton Roads Chapter of the American Red Cross. A Star Scout as a young boy, he endowed an outstanding leadership award and leadership forum for the Colonial Virginia Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Dr. Harvey continued to share his treasure with the Peninsula community when he and Mrs. Harvey endowed a $1,000,000 scholarship in honor of his father for students from Hampton and Newport News who aspire to be teachers.

He also implemented programs to help stop juvenile delinquency, truancy and illiteracy. In 1992, Dr. Harvey initiated the Job Education Training (JET) Corps, a program modeled after the 1930’s Civilian Conservation Corps. Students from the school districts of Hampton, Newport News, James City County and Williamsburg, Virginia were selected to participate in the program which emphasized the academic skills of math, communication, reading and health in the mornings. In the afternoons, they were taken to public work sites to labor on a job which paid minimum wages for 40 hours per week. During the eight-week course, the program emphasized character building, values, discipline and work ethics. In 1989, Dr. Harvey instituted project H.O.P.E. (Hampton’s Opportunity Program for Enhancement), which admits African-American males into Hampton who have potential for college, but do not meet the full academic requirements needed to matriculate at the University. Participants are given a reduced course load, as well as assigned a coordinator who monitors their social and academic progression, and each receives a $1,000 scholarship.

For Dr. Harvey, enhancing the University’s physical facilities has been an integral part of his determination to create a physical environment conducive to learning and living. Therefore, during his presidency, the University has erected 29 new buildings and has spent some $50,000,000 on the renovation of existing facilities.

An astute businessman, Dr. Harvey applied his business acumen to the needs of Hampton University when he initiated a Universityowned commercial development consisting of a shopping center and 246 two-bedroom apartments. All after-tax profits from the Hampton Harbor Project are primarily utilized for student scholarships. Additionally, the Project creates jobs, provides services, increases the number of African-American entrepreneurs, and expands the tax base in the City of Hampton. The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute cancer treatment center is an improved health care facility that not only eases human suffering and save lives, but is also an economic driver for the University, the region and the state. It provides new highly skilled jobs for the Hampton Roads area and has increased the local lodging, entertainment, and tourism consumer base.

Dr. Harvey’s financial leadership is indicated in the financial growth and stability Hampton has achieved during his thirty-nine years as President. The University has balanced its budget and achieved a surplus during each of those years. The endowment, which stood at $29 million when he became President, now exceeds $280 million, a 866% increase. The University’s first capital fundraising campaign in 1979 had a goal of $30,000,000. That campaign raised $46.4 million. The most recent campaign had a goal of $200 million and raised $264 million.

In sum, Dr. Harvey has transformed Hampton University from a small black college to a world-class leader in the field of higher education. Today, the University boasts a number of distinctions that set it apart from other mid-sized institutions in the nation. Students are afforded the unique opportunities to engage in an equestrian program and/or to join the sailing team. Faculty are poised at the leading edge of discovery with patents on such items as a breast cancer detection device and prosthesis for artificial limbs. Recently, Hampton University was one of only four institutions in the nation to compete for and win the distinction of serving as a National Physics Frontier Center. In 2003, the University secured a $92 million-dollar grant to launch weather satellites into orbit—making it the first HBCU to be solely responsible for a major NASA mission. Also, in 2003, a $12 million contract was won by the University to provided 4.5 million textbooks and supplemental materials to African countries. Hampton University is a world-class institution because of the vision of its chief executive officer.

Along with his duties as President, the corporate boards Dr. Harvey serves, or has served on, are National Geographic Society, NCAA Division I Board of Directors, Fannie Mae, Trigon Blue Cross Blue Shield, Signet Bank, Newport News Shipbuilding, Wachovia Bank (MidAtlantic Region), Newport News Savings Bank, Pepsi Cola Bottling Company of Houghton, Michigan, National Merit Scholarship Corporation, and the Harvard Cooperative Society. He is a member of Virginia Association of Higher Education, Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Council of Independent Colleges in Virginia, and the Omega Psi Phi and Sigma Pi Phi fraternities.

Dr. Harvey has long been active on the national scene as a result of his appointments to national boards by seven presidents of the

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United States. He has served on the President’s National Advisory Council on Elementary and Secondary Education, the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Service, the Commission on Presidential Scholars, the U. S. Department of Commerce Minority Development Advisory Board and was Chairman of the President’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education. Additionally, Dr. Harvey has served as Chair of the Southern Universities Research Association (SURA) Council of Presidents, Chair of the Board of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO) and Chair of the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Council of Chief Executive Officers.

Dr. Harvey’s achievements have been recognized through inclusion in Personalities of the South, Who’s Who in the South and Southeast, Who’s Who in Black America, Who’s Who in American Education, International Who’s Who of Intellectuals, Two Thousand Notable Americans, Who’s Who in Business and Finance, and Who’s Who in America.

Dr. Harvey is married to the former Norma Baker of Martinsville, Virginia, and they have three children—Kelly Renee, William Christopher, and Leslie Denise—and four grandchildren, Taylor, Gabrielle Lauren, and Victoria.

Tony Mitchell

2019 BLACK ENGINEER OF THE YEAR, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON

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ony Mitchell leads the strategic development and execution of Booz Allen’s Justice, Homeland Security, and Transportation business. Tony has nearly 30 years of consulting experience, supporting private and public sector clients in the U.S. and Europe. In prior roles, his clients included the Navy and Marine Corps, Joint Staff, Unified Combatant Commands, and the Defense Information Systems Agency.

Tony is based in Norfolk, Virginia, where, as a new vice president, he played a significant role in building the firm’s defense business in the region. More recently, Tony served as the deputy lead for our defense and intelligence business where he identified and executed strategic initiatives to drive growth and financial performance.

In the community, Tony is a board member and chair of the Audit Committee of United Through Reading, an organization dedicated to uniting U.S. military families through the gift of reading. Tony is also on the Board of Directors of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), and the Board of Directors of SRC Inc., which is a not-for-profit research and development company.

Tony holds a B.S. in electrical engineering from the General Motors Institute (now known as Kettering University) and an M.S. in information systems management from The George Washington University. He also completed the senior executives in national and international security program at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, and the board consortium at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Tony was awarded the Black Engineer of the Year for 2019; the 33rd recipient of this award out of over 10,000 nominees.

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R. Robert Dixon serves as the Customer Support executive, Missile and Space Intelligence Center (SIC), Directorate for Analysis. He leads MSIC’s outreach for DoD, Intelligence Community (IC) and Services’ programs. He leads MSIC’s engagement with industry and academia. He provides MSIC’s comprehensive support to and interaction with the Armey Program Management Office, Aircraft Survivability Equipment, focusing on intelligence support to enable development of advanced sensors and countermeasures the protect Army aviation assets.

Mr. Dixon was born in Plant City, Florida. He graduated from Morehouse College with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Mathematics and Chapman University with a Master’s degree in Administration. He is a certified IC Officer as well as a graduate of Air War College and the

Federal Executive Institute.

Mr. Dixon joined the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in August 2003 after completing an active duty career in the United States Air Force and retiring at the rank of Colonel. He most recently served as the Special Advisor for Innovation Programs and Transition under the Innovation Office, Deputy Director.

His awards and decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal; DIA’s Director Award; Defense Meritorial Service Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster; Air Force Meritorius Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters; Joint Commendation Medal; Air Force Commendation Medal; and the Director of Central Intelligence Community Award.

Mr. Dixon is married to Patricia Jackson Dixon, and they have four children.

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Distinquished Guests Stephanie C. Hill

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, ENTERPRISE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION, LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION

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tephanie c. hill is the is the senior vice president of Enterprise Business Transformation at Lockheed Martin. In this role, Ms. Hill is responsible for developing strategies and implementing integrated, cross-functional solutions that transform operations through technology, culture, and processes to deliver business-based outcomes.

During her time with Lockheed Martin, Ms. Hill has held positions of increasing responsibilities including: deputy executive vice president of Lockheed Martin’s Rotary and Mission Systems business area; senior vice president of Corporate Strategy and Business Development, vice president & general manager of Cyber, Ships & Advanced Technologies; vice president & general manager of Information Systems & Global Solutions Civil business; vice president of Corporate Internal Audit; and vice president & general manager of the Electronic Systems Mission Systems & Sensors business.

Ms. Hill is a member of the Board of Directors of S&P Global and serves on the Board of Visitors for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She was named to Black Enterprise’s 2019 list of Most Powerful Women in Corporate America, recognized as one of Computerworld’s 2015 Premier 100 IT Leaders, one of Maryland’s 19th Annual International Leadership Awardees by the World Trade Center Institute, and was named the U.S. Black Engineer of the Year by Career Communications Group in 2014 and included on EBONY Magazine’s Power 100 list. Ms. Hill has also been honored with the AFCEA Heroines in Technology Award. Deeply committed to the development of others, Ms. Hill mentors many students and Lockheed Martin professionals. She is also Co-executive Sponsor of Lockheed Martin’s African American Council of Excellence (AACE).

Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Ms. Hill graduated with high honors from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Economics; the university also recognized her with an honorary doctorate in 2017.

Michelle Parker

VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF ENGINEER, SPACE & LAUNCH ENGINEERING, DEFENSE, SPACE & SECURITY (BDS), THE BOEING COMPANY

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ichelle parker is vice president and Chief Engineer for Space & Launch Engineering within Defense, Space & Security (BDS). Space & Launch is responsible for ensuring the technical integrity and success of programs including the Space Launch System, CST-100 Starliner, and International Space Station as well as Satellite programs. Most recently, she served as Vice President and Capability Leader for BDS Engineering’s System Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) Capability where she was responsible for driving engineering excellence across BDS Systems.

Previously, she led the Satellite Development Center (SDC) for Boeing’s Network & Space Systems business. As a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, integration and testing of satellites for government, civil and commercial customers, the SDC is the world’s largest satellite factory and has produced more than 300 satellites to date.

Prior to her role as vice president of the SDC, Parker was the director of Flight and Vehicle Technology for Boeing Research and Technology (BR&T), Boeing’s advanced central research and development unit. In this role, she was responsible for strategy and development in the technology areas of Aerodynamics and Flow Control, Vehicle Dynamics and Control, Propulsion, and Integrated Vehicle Technologies.

Parker also worked as Enterprise Domain Leader for Platform Performance, one of Boeing’s eight focused technology domains that comprise the company’s Enterprise Technology Strategy. As Domain Leader, Parker was responsible for strategic planning of research and development across Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Boeing Defense, Space and Security, and Boeing Research & Technology, providing focus

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for technologies such as aerodynamics, propulsion, guidance, navigation and control, and computational science.

Before working as the Domain Leader, Parker was deputy director for National Space Communications Programs (NSCP), a large portfolio of proprietary programs, where she was responsible for leadership, strategy and execution across the programs. She was also the NSCP Systems Engineering Manager, where her systems engineering team was recognized for outstanding technical accomplishments and execution on many significant milestone events.

Parker’s career has also included positions as Systems Engineering Lead and Chief Engineer on commercial satellite programs. Parker started her career in the Thermophysics Department of Boeing Satellite Systems.

Parker earned a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Lehigh University, as well as a Master’s degree and a doctorate in mechanical engineering and applied mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. Parker’s doctorate was earned as a Howard Hughes Doctoral Fellow while at Boeing.

Joyce T. Shirazi, D.Sc. DEAN, SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

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r. joyce t. shirazi is the dean of the School of Engineering and Technology at Hampton University has a long and distinguished career in higher education and in industry. At Hampton University Dr. Shirazi leads a skilled team of faculty and staff in the Architecture, Aviation Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering departments, to ensure that Hampton University is a leader in STEM related fields.

She has a diverse mix of business and academic experience at every level and has managed projects and programs in each sector. She has a span of career experience that comprises senior vice president, chief of staff, chair, program director, professor, associate professor, assistant professor, specialist and engineer. This experience includes twenty years with Fortune 500 corporations and over two decades in higher education leadership and helping to provide a high-quality educational experience for students by utilizing cutting-edge technology and innovative methods of instruction.

Dr. Shirazi served in both faculty and staff positions in the University System of Maryland (USM), including senior vice president and chief of staff in the Office of the President, Chair of the Information and Technology Systems Department, Program Director and Collegiate Professor for Engineering Management, MBA, Management of Information Systems, and Technology Management programs in the Graduate School at University of Maryland University College. She served as the Chair of the Council of University System Faculty for USM and as the chief liaison between the Chancellor, the Board of Regents and the Council. She advised the Chancellor, Presidents and Provosts on matters of system wide professional and educational concern to the faculty and matters to which faculty bring special expertise. In addition, she served on the Maryland Higher Education Commission Faculty Advisory Council.

Dr. Shirazi guided the university through a global process of creating a strategic plan, which was a university and community-wide endeavor for faculty, staff, alumni, boards and students. She managed a budget of approximately $15 million, which included Communications, Special Events, Commencement, Institutional Advancement, Alumni Relations, Career Services, Administration and Priorities, Diversity and Equity, Executive Cybersecurity, Fair Practices and Compliance, Government Relations, and the Arts Program.

In ensuring compliance with accrediting organizations and promoting the delivery of a curriculum and learning environment designed to produce graduates of the highest caliber, Dr. Shirazi led the overall academic and administrative management of the technology department in the graduate school with at least 300 adjunct faculty members and over 20 full-time faculty and staff members. This included designing and reviewing courses to ensure the highest quality of the content and assignments, preparation for rolling annual academic program reviews by USM, negotiating Memorandums of Understanding and coordinating the academic management of the engineering programs offered on-site at locations, such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). She supervised the creation of an employer-based Cybersecurity Curriculum Advisory Council to enhance cybersecurity programs, with key employers and representatives serving on the council.

In enhancing the graduate programs and making necessary changes to ensure excellence of graduate as well as doctoral training, she led the completion of the biotechnology management and technology management academic program reviews as mandated by USM. She oversaw major course revamps in all technology programs, which included emergency management, homeland security management, database systems management, biotechnology management, information management, information technology, technology management, information systems, software engineering, environmental management, and project management. She was a founding director of the successful and innovative online MBA Program, which was one of the first in the nation.

Dr. Shirazi has experience in multinational corporations which includes project management and design of engineering systems such as offshore oil platform structures, wide-body jet airplanes and hazardous waste and air quality environmental systems in countries around the world. This includes working with local, state and federal regulatory agencies and other firms. As an engineer in the oil industry, she travelled

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Distinquished Guests internationally performing hands-on design and analysis work. In London, England she analyzed North Sea offshore platforms with finite element analysis and in Göteborg, Sweden she managed the study of a prototype offshore oil platform. In Kinshasa, Zaire (Democratic Republic of Congo) she performed environmental water analyses at the height of the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) crisis.

Dr. Shirazi is a licensed, professional civil engineer (PE) and has academic credentials that include a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Howard University, Master of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Doctorate of Science in Environmental and Engineering Management from The George Washington University, and executive leadership training from the Institute for Educational Management at Harvard University.

Dr. Joann W. Haysbert CHANCELLOR AND PROVOST, HAMPTON UNIVERSITY

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r. joann w.haysbert is executive vice president and Provost with over 35 years of stellar service as a professional educator. She holds the BA degree in Psychology from Johnson C. Smith University, the MEd degree in Educational Administration and the doctoral degree in Educational Administration with a teaching specialization in Psychology from Auburn University. She was also selected to participate in the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, Institute for Educational Management.

During her 28-year tenure at Hampton, she has served in several key positions, including acting president, provost, assistant provost, professor and coordinator of graduate programs in education, dean of freshman studies, assistant vice president for academic affairs, director of summer sessions, and director of the assessment and learning support center. She has also held positions at Virginia State University, Auburn University and Alexander City State Junior College.

She returned to Hampton after successful seven-year tenure at Langston University as its fifteenth and first female president. While there, she set into motion an aggressive agenda that expanded and strengthened the academic programs, galvanized the faculty, invigorated active participation among alumni, broadened the external donor base, increased financial support, improved the physical plant, embraced a broader commitment to shared governance, created a safer, access-controlled campus, and placed the university in the best fiscal standing in more than two decades by eliminating a multi-million-dollar operating deficit.

Dr. Haysbert is active in numerous local, state and national organizations and most recently served on professional boards including: National Campus Compact, Board of Trustees and Nominating Committee of The College Board; and the boards of directors for the State Chamber and Leadership Oklahoma. She is also a member of the American Council of Education’s Commission on Women in Higher Education Board, Leadership Oklahoma -Class XX, and the advisory boards of the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa, Black Liberated Arts Center, Inc. in Oklahoma City, the Tulsa Metro Urban League and Job Corps (Guthrie).

Throughout her professional career, she became a successful grant writer and an astute fundraiser directly involved in securing over $10 million in public and private funds. She also played an integral role in the team approach to fundraising, and as a result, has been instrumental in securing millions of dollars for new programs, scholarships and endowments.

Her awards and accolades are numerous. In 2011, she received the “Ladies in the News” award given by the Oklahoma Hospitality Club.

In 2009 and 2011, she was feted by the state of Oklahoma as one of its “Fifty Outstanding Women;” is a past recipient of the Drum Major for Justice Award given by the SCLC/Women’s Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, and was bestowed the Interfaith Dialog “Outstanding Education Award” in Oklahoma City. In 2010, she was honored by her hometown of Kingstree, South Carolina, with welcome-to-the-city signs in her name.

She is the mother of five children: Andre, a Hampton University graduate, a public-school teacher in Maryland and doctoral student; Nineveh, a Hampton University and Langston University graduate; Nazareth, a practicing attorney in California; Jordan, a graduate of Hampton University; and Samaria, also a Hampton University graduate.

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Shola Akinmeji

MANAGER, GLOBAL ENERGY STRATEGY, ABBOTT

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hola akinmeji is abbott’s manager for Global Energy Strategy. In his role, he has cross-divisional oversight of energy management to drive reductions in energy utility cost and carbon emissions. Shola joined Abbott in October 2016 in his current role.

Prior to joining Abbott, Shola held different roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Exelon Corporation. Most recently, he served as Manager of Power Energy Engineering at Booz Allen Hamilton.

Shola is the leader of Abbott’s Energy Community of Practice, which is responsible for energy and utilities knowledge transfer and best practices sharing across Abbott’s businesses.

Shola earned a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Morgan State University, a master’s degrees in sustainable energy engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is a Licensed Professional Engineer.

Joseph Brown PRINCIPAL ENGINEER, NETAPP

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oseph brown is a principal engineer at NetApp. He has over 20 years of experience in storage and filesystem development and has been granted 6 patents. His primary responsibilities include both technical oversight and individual contributions in the areas of high-availability performance and runtime performance development for Data ONTAP, NetApp’s proprietary operation system.

Joseph’s favorite subject in grade school was mathematics and the first programming language he studied was Pascal. He is a native of South Chesterfield, VA and he has a degree in Computer Engineering from Virginia Tech.

Outside of work Joseph’s favorite past time includes home renovation, playing tennis and poker. He is married to a Virginia Tech alum and they have two wonderful children.

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DIRECTOR, MISSION ASSURANCE, ADVANCED CONCEPTS AND TECHNOLOGY (ACT) AND HIGH ENERGY LASER SYSTEMS (HEL) PROGRAMS, RAYTHEON COMPANY

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aKindra Francis-Jones is the Director for Mission Assurance and Quality at Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems (SAS) Business for the Advanced Concepts and Technology (ACT) Product Line and the High Energy Laser (HEL) Product Areas in McKinney, TX and El Segundo, CA. As the Business Area Mission Assurance Director, she is responsible for assuring we achieve the customer mission and providing capable, affordable, reliable and safe products and services. As well as, leading product line and area process improvement and development initiatives for research and development, rapid prototyping, transition-to-production, production, and mission support programs.

LaKindra has served in both Program Leadership and Engineering positions during her +20 year career at Hughes & Raytheon within four of the businesses including SAS, Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), Network Centric Systems (NCS), and Missile Systems. Those positions included program leadership, program engineering, mission assurance management, systems engineering management, integration and test, cost account manager, and reliability engineering.

Prior to joining the Mission Assurance organization, LaKindra held various Program Leadership (PL) roles of increasing responsibility across a 10-year period. Her most recent role was a dual Senior PL within Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS), Land Warfare Systems (LWS) Business in Huntsville, AL as the Stinger Front End Business Leader Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) Weapons Systems Engineering Services Program Manager and with responsibility for local coordination for International Program Management, Engineering Services, Depot Contract Management and Leadership of Project Management detachment.

Customer engagement and growth are vital for our business, and LaKindra’s leadership, drive, and influence secured $92 million contract award that revitalized a 10-year-old legacy franchise to provide improved target acquisition and fire control for the TOW Ground Launcher and the vehicle mounted systems. The Aerospace and Defense Industry community recognizes LaKindra’s impact and engagement.

She received the Women of Color (WOC) STEM Industrial Managerial Leadership in Industry Award as well as the Technology All-Star Award.

Additionally, she earned the RMS Diversity Leadership Award, the Raytheon Black Employees Network Community Service Award, and the Huntsville All-City Schools Community Service Award.

LaKindra holds both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degree in Physics from Southern University A&M College as well as a Master in Business Administration from Webster University.

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Distinquished Guests Valinda K ennedy

PROGRAM MANAGER, IBM ACADEMIC INITIATIVE AND IBM SKILLS ACADEMY, IBM UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS, IBM CORPORATION

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alinda has her bachelor’s degree in Applied Mathematics with a minor in computer science plus extensive experience working with IBM clients now into her 32nd year. She works with education and government leaders to implement programs to address the skills gap in critical areas including: blockchain, cyber security, artificial intelligence and other high demand skills. Her most recent industry badge credentials include the Watson and Cloud Foundations badge issued via Acclaim: — https://www.youracclaim.com/go/linayPnocXseT4W4txr5VQ. In addition to technical, services sales and managerial/executive roles, Valinda is on several university advisory councils including: Northwestern University, Illinois Institute of Technology and University of Missouri, as part of her commitment for ongoing collaboration between industry and education to deliver tangible outcomes for institutions and student today.

As a coach for the Batavia High School Entrepreneurial program, Valinda gets to work with high school student on projects they are introducing into market from a business and technology perspective. As part of maintaining relationships with academic, industry and government leaders, Valinda has a blog with a global reach to enable faculty and students with industry technologies and business use cases https://vscarbro.wordpress.com.

Valinda was acknowledged in the IBM Institute for Business Value paper, “It’s not where you start – it’s how you finish: Addressing the cybersecurity skills gap with a new-collar approach” Updated 09 May 2017. In 2019, Valinda was appointed to Indiana Governor Holcomb’s Cyber Security Executive Council.

Dr. C ynthia Small

DEPARTMENT HEAD, DATA ANALYTICS DEPARTMENT, DATA AND HUMAN-CENTERED SOLUTIONS TECHNICAL CENTER, THE MITRE CORPORATION

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Since joining MITRE, Dr. Small has been involved in the sharing, management and analysis of data. She was the Knowledge Management Business Leader for the Information Technology Center, the Project Leader for the MITRE Defense Intelligence Agency Smart Data Team and the Chief Engineer for Enterprise Services and Integration Services. As Chief Engineer she used her technical leadership skills to scope and guide the engineering activities of a 5-year Community program. She is published in the area of Knowledge Management and has given many presentations to MITRE, government, and academia.

Throughout her career at MITRE, Dr. Small has been recognized for her technical, management, and customer impact. Her awards have ranged from Program Recognitions Awards for support to US Customs Modernization Program, Knowledge Management for US Southern Command , and Electronic Data Management for Systems and Resources Analyses, and Enterprise Search for Defense Intelligence Agency.

In 2015, Dr. Small was presented the Career Achievement – Industry Award at the 20th Women of Color STEM Conference in Detroit, MI.Prior to joining MITRE, Dr. Small was Vice President at a rapidly growing IT enterprise, SEMA, Inc. As Vice President, Ms. Small had profitloss responsibility for more than $10 million of annual revenue generated by several multi-year contracts. While at SEMA, Dr. Small received the President’s Senior Management Leadership Award for technical excellence and was selected to participate in the Fairfax Leadership program for her community involvement and mentoring of college students.

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Dr. Small holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, a master’s degree in technology of management from American University in Washington, DC and a doctoral degree in information technology from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. Most recently, Dr. Small added a Graduate Certificate in data analytics from George Mason University to her credentials.

Dr. Thomas Freeman, Jr.

DEPUTY CHIEF FOR MATHEMATICS RESEARCH GROUP (CYBERSECURITY), RESEARCH DIRECTORATE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY

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r. tom freeman is the deputy chief for Mathematics Research Group (Cybersecurity), Research Directorate at the National Security Agency, where researchers perform mathematical research and cryptographic design, applying advanced techniques from mathematics-related fields.

Tom received a BS with Electrical Engineering concentration from the US Military Academy in 1981 and an MS in Systems Management (Information Sciences) from the University of Southern California in 1988. Also, he earned an MS in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College in 2004 and a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Operations Research) from Texas A&M University in 1992.

Tom previously served as the Investment Portfolio Manager for two other directorates at NSA, responsible for the integration of requirements and resources into a unified effort, optimized to support the NSA mission effectively and efficiently. A career Army Infantry officer with vast experience in resource management and operations research/systems analysis (ORSA), Tom retired after 30 years of service as a Colonel in 2011. He taught graduate-level courses to military and civilian ORSAs at the Army Logistics Management College as well as serving as a Course Director. He also taught both undergraduate and graduate students as an adjunct professor at Virginia State and George Mason. Additionally, he has served in multiple leadership positions in the Pentagon with the Army G8 (twice), Joint Staff 18, and OSD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CA&PE). Prior to his retirement, he served as US Cyber Command 18, effectively advocating for resources to help stand up the Command. He began work in 2011 as an NSA civilian in the Cyber Task Force, responsible for framing decisions on overall cyber investment strategies, and was elevated to the Senior Executive Service in 2015.

Tom is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maryland, a Certified Defense Financial Manager-Acquisition, an Army Master Strategist, a DoD FM/DA WIA Level III Acquisition Professional, and a Green Belt Lean Six Sigma recipient. He has received the National Intelligence Merit Unit Citation and numerous military awards and recognitions, culminating with the Distinguished Superior Service Medal with oak leaf cluster.

Tom currently resides at Fort Meade, Maryland with his wife. He has three adult children and four grandchildren. He loves sports and spending time in community service supporting his church and non-profit organization, both in Baltimore.

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Dr. Pamela McC auley

PROGRAM DIRECTOR FOR NSF’S INNOVATION CORPS (I-CORPS), DIVISION OF COMPUTER AND NETWORK SYSTEMS (CNS), DIRECTORATE FOR COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (CISE), NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)

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r. pamela mccauley is a biomechanics expert,a Professor and Director of the Ergonomics Laboratory in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the University of Central Florida, and an internationally acclaimed keynote speaker and popular author on a lifelong mission to increase diversity in Innovation and STEM. An award-winning educator often described as an outstanding professor and enthusiasticteacher, Dr. McCauley previously held the position of Martin Luther King, Jr. Visiting Associate Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Her teaching efforts have resulted in the receipt of both the College of Engineering Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching and the Teaching Incentive Program Award (TIP). She is also the recipient of the National 2015 Black Engineer of the Year Award for Educational Leadership and the Promotion of College-Level Education.

Dr. McCauley is the author of over 100 technical papers, book chapters, conference proceedings and the best-selling ergonomics textbook, Ergonomics: Foundational Principles, Applications, and Technologies. Many of her leadership, diversity, innovation and STEM education related keynote talks draw from her research-based book; Transforming Your STEM Career Through Leadership and Innovation: Inspiration and Strategies for Women, which examines the growing need for leadership and innovation, particularly among women and STEM professionals.

Her newest book, The Essentials of Engineering Leadership and Innovation, is underpinned by years of applied experience in engineering settings, and is designed to develop and prepare engineers as leaders to accept the technical and managerial challenges that

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Distinquished Guests they will face as professionals. To inspire students, particularly minorities and females, to consider careers in STEM she authored, Winners Don’t Quit Today they Call Me Doctor, in which she shares her challenging yet inspirational journey to engineering success despite financial, academic, and personal difficulties.

The U.S. State Department selected Dr. McCauley for the prestigious Jefferson Science Fellowship Program in 2015. These Fellowships are distinguished appointments to senior academics based on their stature, recognition, and experience in the national and international scientific or engineering communities, and their ability to rapidly and accurately understand scientific advancements outside their discipline area to effectively integrate this knowledge into U.S. Department of State/USAID policy discussions. She also has the distinction of being a 2012 U.S. Fulbright Scholar Specialist Program Awardee for her US-New Zealand Human Engineering and Mobile Technology in High Consequence Emergency Management Research Program.

In addition to her academic appointments, Dr. McCauley is a seasoned entrepreneur. As a highly sought expert witness, she applies ergonomics, biomechanics, physics and human engineering principles to support cases nationwide. She has also led start-up companies for the past 20 years developing human factors centric services and software products to support corporations, the Department of Defense, NASA and universities throughout the nation.

Over the past twenty-five years, Dr. McCauley has held various leadership positions and has received numerous awards in recognition of her commitment, professional accomplishments and community outreach efforts in the business, technology, and education communities. She has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Oklahoma, the Engineer of the Year Award from the Florida Engineering Society, and has been recognized by the Society of Women Engineers as Engineering Educator of the year, and as the Millennium Woman of the Year by the Millennium Woman Foundation.

Dr. Fay Cobb Payton

PROGRAM DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF COMPUTER AND NETWORK SYSTEMS, DIRECTORATE FOR COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)

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r. fay cobb payton is a national and international recognized researcher in health care systems, data quality/modeling, tech innovation and inclusive STEM leadership.

She is the author of over 100 technical publications, a speaker for academic and industry professional conferences and an associate editor for a number of computing-related journals.

She is a University Faculty Scholar and Full Professor of Information Technology at North Carolina State University. Dr. Payton was selected as the North Carolina Tech Educator of the Year. She was selected as an American Council on Education Fellow and worked in industry as an industrial and systems engineer, consultant and programmer at IBM, Time Inc. and E&Y prior to joining the academy.

She is a National Science Foundation Program Director and supports a number of agency-wide initiatives along with Computer, Information Sciences & Engineering (CISE) directorate programs (Education & Workforce; Smart & Connected Health). As a Dual-Degree student, Dr. Payton was earned a BS in Industrial & Systems Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a BA in Accounting with a minor in Mathematics from Clark Atlanta University. She earned an MBA in Decision Sciences from Clark Atlanta University and a PhD in Information & Decision Systems (with a secondary area of Health Care Systems) from Case Western Reserve University.

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Rita Sampson

CHIEF OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY (EEOD), OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE (ODNI)

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ita sampson is the chief of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity (EEOD) within the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). She is the principal advisor to the Director of National Intelligence on all matters relating to diversity within the U.S. Intelligence Community (IC). Ms. Sampson also oversees compliance with the federal EEO laws, policies, and directives that impact the ODNI workforce and the IC. She serves as the Chair of the IC EEOD Council (comprised of senior EEOD leaders from all 17 IC elements), and leads the implementation of strategic diversity initiatives aligned with the IC EEOD Enterprise Strategy (2015-2020). Promoting greater transparency outreach, and awareness of opportunities for employment and advancement within the IC is one of Ms. Sampson’s key priorities. She advances the IC’s commitment to hire, promote, and maintain a highly-skilled, diverse, and including IC workforce, and engages key stakeholders through partnerships that enable innovative approaches and leverage best practices for achieving EEOD objectives.

From 2010 to 2013, Ms. Sampson served as a Senior Civil Liberties Advisor in the ODNI’s Civil Liberties and Privacy Office. She supported efforts to ensure that the IC maintained effective safeguards to protect the civil liberties and privacy rights guaranteed by the Constitution, Executive Orders, and federal laws. She also led IC initiatives to provide greater public transparency into IC programs and activities, evaluated compliance, and served as the lead for intelligence oversight reporting.

Prior to joining the ODNI, Ms. Sampson served in various capacities within the U.S. Department of Justice. As an Assistant Director within the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys (EOUSA), she served as the Agency’s EEO Officer, and led all aspects of the Agency’s EEO program covering 94 offices. Ms. Sampson also served as an Assistant General Counsel within EOUSA, specializing in government ethics and employment litigation. Before joining EOUSA, she worked in the Office of the General Counsel at the Federal Bureau of Investigation where she litigated a range of civil matters, including complaints related to excessive use of force, Federal Tort Claims Act, and Title VII civil rights violations. Ms. Sampson was an Assistant Attorney General in the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Office of the Attorney General, where she litigated complex civil litigation matters.

Ms. Sampson is a member of the Virginia State Bar, National Bar Association (NBA), and served as Special Counsel and Executive Board member of the NBA. She formerly served as President of the Greater Washington Area Chapter of the NBA, Women Lawyer’s Division. She earned her juris doctorate degree from Wake Forest University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Government from the College of William and Mary.

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Dr. Robin Coger

DEAN, COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

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r. robin n. coger is the dean of the College of Engineering, and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) in Greensboro, NC (www.ncat.edu/coe). Dr. Robin Coger earned her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, and her Master of Science and Doctoral degrees from the University of California – Berkeley – all in mechanical engineering.

She completed her post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School in Boston, followed by serving as a dedicated professor, researcher, center director, and administrator at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for over 15 years. In 2011, Dr. Coger joined N.C. A&T as the Dean of the College of Engineering, and eight years later she is still excited about the accomplishments and innovations of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the College.

Dr. Coger is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. She is also a Board member of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering organization; and FIRST – an organization founded to inspire the interest and participation of young people in engineering, science and technology. Aligned with her understanding of the importance of sharing best practices and concepts among engineering educators, Dr. Coger is also a member of the editorial board of the American Society of Engineering Education publication, PRISM.

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Distinquished Guests Jermaine Edwards

IBM DISTINGUISHED ENGINEER, CTO – CLOUD APPLICATION MIGRATION SERVICES GBS IBM CORPORATION

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ermaine edwards is an ibm distinguished engineer and CTO for Cloud Application Migration in IBM Global Business Services. He is an IBM Senior Certified Architect and an Open Group Distinguished Chief/Lead IT Architect. Jermaine has over 20 years leading enterprise architecture strategies, hybrid cloud digital solutions, and enterprise system Integration across multiple industries in a client facing role. Jermaine has five patents and is a recognized Speaker and Teacher.

Jermaine has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Gary Michael Schneider VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL TECHNICAL SALES IBM SALES & DISTRIBUTION

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ary schneider has been in the technology industry since 1988, when he joined IBM as a software developer at the IBM Toronto Lab Database as a member of the DB2 development team. He was a member of the initial technology transfer team that first delivered DB2 on the Windows and AIX platforms in the early 90’s, porting the product from OS/2. During that time in Toronto he held positions with progressively increased responsibility within Development, Business Partner Enablement, Marketing and Business Development.

In 1999, he ventured into the entrepreneurial space, leading a startup technology company that specialized in digital media distribution using VPN (Virtual Private Networks) for in-store advertising. Key clients include Wal-Mart Canada and Wendy’s Corporation. The company won the Canadian Venture Fair as the best investment opportunity of the year in 2000.

In April 2001, he returned to IBM US, being named Worldwide Director of Channel Development, responsible for worldwide strategic alliances and technical enablement for IBM’s Information Management (IM) division under IBM Software Group.

In March of 2003, he was named Director of Linux Competitive Technology for IBM’s Information Management business. In this role, his organization had responsibility for IBM Data Management’s business strategy and execution on Linux, including alliances with Novell, Red Hat and other emerging Linux vendors and solutions providers.

In January 2006, he was appointed to the position of Worldwide Director of Field Technical Presales and Sales Enablement for Information Management, responsible for the Field Technical IM community, as well as overall sales training for all IBM seller communities on the IM portfolio.

In February 2010, Mr. Schneider accepted the role of CTO & Vice President of Technical Leadership for IBM’s Growth Markets Unit, based in Shanghai, China, responsible for driving technical sales, innovation, and technical & professional skills development across the eight growth market regions.

He is currently Vice President of Global Technical Sales, based in Armonk, New York.

Mr. Schneider has an engineering degree from the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and an M.B.A. from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada.

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erek mcgowan has been with Lockheed Martin since 2001. Lockheed Martin is a nation leader in Global Security, Aerospace, Systems Integration, Training, and Information Technology.

A majority of Lockheed Martin’s business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and Federal Government agencies. He is the Program Manager for Higher Education Institutions Global Diversity and Inclusion. Primary responsibilities include managing the multimillion-dollar portfolio for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). He drives the implementation of diversity and inclusion efforts in STEM programs, relationship building, student development and recruiting at Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs). In this capacity he is responsible for strengthening partnerships and enhancing the diversity pipeline of technical talent, he ensures knowledge sharing, coordination, communication, assessment and enhancement of LM activities associated with HBCUs and MSIs. Mr. McGowan develops strategic plans for key programs while working as a business partner with LM executives, leaders, and team to develop a robust nationally recognized diversity and inclusion strategy.

Prior to his current role Derek was the LM Campus Relations Manager. He and his team managed a multimillion-dollar budget that directly impacted branding and securing talent for the multibillion-dollar Corporation. He supported LM commitments to campuses, student organizations that impacted recruiting efforts at both regional and national levels. Derek led and supported key meetings with campus Presidents, Deans, Department Chairs, faculty, staff, and student organizations and other critical contacts to build Lockheed Martin’s image and brand as the premier Systems Integrator and “Employer of Choice”. Mr. McGowan has worked in the recruiting profession for more than 33 years which includes seventeen years of diverse Air Force recruiting experience. He received an undergraduate degree from St. Leo University and has two classes to complete a dual Masters’ degree in HR Management and Training and Development from Webster University.

Derek is married to the former Deborah Martin of LA California, they have two adult children, a Son in Law, two grandsons and a beautiful granddaughter.

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ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY NORMAL, ALABAMA DR. ZHENGTAO (Z.T.) DENG Interim Dean, College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences

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labama A&M University reflects the uniqueness of the traditional landgrant institution which combines professional, vocational and liberal arts pursuits. The University provides baccalaureate and graduate studies that are compatible with the times to all qualified, capable individuals who are interested in further developing their technical, professional and scholastic skills and competencies. It operates in the three-fold function of teaching, research and public service including extension. A center of substance and excellence, Alabama A&M University provides a setting for the emergence of scholars, leaders, thinkers and other contributors to society.

The College of Engineering, Technology and Physical Sciences offers degree programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. In addition, there are programs in computer science, industrial technology, engineering technology, and civil engineering technology.

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FLORIDA AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA DR. J. MURRAY GIBSON Dean, Florida A&M University-Florida State University (FAMU-FSU) College of Engineering

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he FAMU-FSU College of Engineering began in 1982 with the mandate to produce unwderrepresented minority engineers from both Florida A&M and Florida State universities.

In its 37 years, the joint college has demonstrated great success, becoming the highest ranked college of engineering in the HBCU space and helping make FAMU a leading producer of African-American Ph.Ds. nationally.

The campus is situated 3 miles from both universities, adjacent to and associated with eight acclaimed research centers and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.

The college occupies two state-of-the-art buildings with the third building to be built in the next few years. These facilities have become the academic home for more than 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students who study at a uniquely diverse institution unlike any other in the nation.

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY HAMPTON, VIRGINIA DR. JOYCE T. SHIRAZI Dean, School of Engineering and Technology

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ampton University was founded in 1868 and is composed of seven schools: Business, Engineering and Technology, Journalism and Communications, Liberal Arts and Education, Nursing, Pharmacy and Science and two colleges: Graduate College and University College. Hampton University offers 60 bachelor’s degree programs, 38 master’s degree programs and the doctoral or professional degree in nursing, physics, physical therapy and pharmacy. The School of Engineering and Technology was established in 1995, although an engineering department has existed since 1986. The School currently offers programs leading to the baccalaureate degree in aviation, chemical engineering, computer engineering and electrical engineering and the master degree in architecture.

These programs are designed to provide students with a professional education appropriate to enter their professions, with a general educational background that facilitates awareness of the professional’s social responsibilities to the community.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC DR. JOHN M. M. ANDERSON Interim Dean, College of Engineering and Architecture

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ounded in 1867 as a private university, Howard University has played an important part in American history and continues to be a catalyst for change.

Offering over 120 areas of study, Howard University has the largest concentration of doctoral-level African American scholars at any single institution of higher learning.

The College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) is one of Howard University’s 13 schools and colleges. The CEA comprises the five departments of Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical Engineering. The CEA offers fully accredited Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture and Master of Architecture degree programs. Graduate degree programs with abounding research opportunities offered in the engineering disciplines are Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy.

Certificates in Cybersecurity and other professional programs are also offered. CEA graduates possess the ability to apply their knowledge of mathematics, science, design and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems and understand the impact of architectural and engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI DR. WILBUR WALTERS Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

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ince 1877, Jackson State University has been providing young men and women opportunities that will empower them to succeed in an increasingly complex world. As the Urban University of Mississippi, Jackson State emphasizes public service programs designed to enhance quality of life and seek solutions to urban problems in the physical, social, intellectual and economic environments.

The College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) at Jackson State University is committed to implementing the university’s mission and to focusing its intellectual, experience and other resources on improving the quality of life for its students, the surrounding community, state, nation and the global community. CSET is comprised of 16 Bachelor of Science, 9 Masters’ and 4 Ph.D. level degrees, many of which have several specialized tracks from which to choose.

intellectual and creative resource by supporting, empowering and preparing high-quality graduates to grow the future, lead the world, and innovate everywhere. Our objective is to produce competitive engineers by providing a rigorous curriculum coupled with experiential learning and research opportunities.

The SOE has fully ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in Civil, Electrical and Computer, and Industrial and Systems Engineering, and Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Studies. The School also offers the following graduate programs: Master of Engineering, Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, Master of Science in Transportation, Doctor of Engineering, Ph.D. in Transportation and Urban Infrastructure Studies, and Post Baccalaureate Certificates in Urban Transportation and Cyber Security.

Located on the north side of the Morgan State University campus, the SOE is based in an expansive three-building complex, which houses several research centers and laboratories that focus on a variety of engineering issues across all of its disciplines.

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NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL & TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA DR. ROBIN N. COGER Dean, College of Engineering

N MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MARYLAND DR. CRAIG SCOTT Interim Dean, Clarence M Mitchell Jr. School of Engineering

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organ State University, designated a National Treasure by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is Maryland’s Preeminent Public Urban Research University newly elevated to R2 classification. Enrolling about 1,300 students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds, The Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering (SOE) at Morgan State University serves the world as an

orth Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral high research activity University dedicated to learning, discovery and community engagement.

The University enrolls over 12,000 students and has an emphasis on preeminence in STEM and a commitment to excellence.

North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society. Its College of Engineering (see www.ncat.edu/coe) has EAC ABET accredited undergraduate programs in Architectural, Bio, Biological, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering, as well as a CAC ABET-accredited program in Computer Science; plus 8 Masters of Science Degree programs and 5 Doctoral programs. The College continues to be a top producer for the nation of African American engineers at every level, and is proud of the achievements of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni in education, research, and innovation.

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Historically Black Colleges & Universities PRAIRIE VIEW AGRICULTURAL & MECHANICAL UNIVERSITY PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS DR. PAMELA OBIOMON Dean, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering

F NORFOLK STATE UNIVERSITY NORFOLK, VIRGINIA DR. MICHAEL KEEVE Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

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orfolk State University is a public, urban, comprehensive institution.

NSU was founded in 1935 and has evolved from a modest teachers’ college to a doctoral granting institution.

With a solid track record of producing out-standing graduates in every field of human endeavor, the University currently serves approximately 5,600 students of which more than 1,700 are enrolled in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology. The Department of Engineering offers B.S. degree programs in electrical, electronics, and optical engineering.

It also offers an M.S. in electronics engineering. The optical engineering program is among the few offered nationally and the only one offered at a Historically Black College and University. The programs provide challenging and rigorous curricula, excellent faculty and a state-of-the-art infrastructure. This includes the Marie V. McDemmond Center for Applied Research which offers a Class 100/1000 Cleanroom for micro and nano-fabrication, the Creative Gaming and Simulation Lab, Smart Optics Laboratories and many others.

ounded in 1876, Prairie View A&M University is a state-assisted institution, a land-grant institution by Federal statute and a “statewide special purpose” institution by legislative designation serving a diverse ethnic and socioeconomic population prominent among who are the unserved and underserved. With an enrollment of slightly over 6,500 students, the University has been designated by the Texas Constitution as one of three “institutions of the first class” (1984).

The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering continues to sustain an infrastructure that will attract and maintain a world-class faculty and to produce graduates with the highest level of professional ethics and standards through its engineering programs. It is made up of six departments: chemical engineering, civil engineering, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology and mechanical engineering.

We offer a total of nine bachelor’s degrees, four master’s and one doctorate. Our master of science in engineering degree program provides the option for concentrated study in either chemical, civil, environmental or mechanical engineering.

The Roy G. Perry College of Engineering maintains the perfect balance between classroom theory and research application.

While students concentrate on basic science, mathematics and engineering courses, they are also exposed to a broad range of humanities and social sciences classes, keeping them in touch with the world around them. Students’ research experiences also have real-world applications, such as the many funded projects focused on threats to homeland security.

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA DR. PATRICK CARRIERE Dean, College of Sciences and Engineering

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outhern University and A&M College System is the only Historically Black College/University System in the world, with five academic campuses and over 14,000 students. Founded in 1880, the Southern University System is dedicated to being a laboratory for exploration and experimentation. The College of Sciences and Engineering offers nine bachelor’s degree programs: biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, electronics engineering technology, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and mathematics; five master’s degree programs: engineering, computer science, biology, mathematics, and physics; and two doctoral degree programs: environmental toxicology and science and math education. Former students have made significant contributions in the national and international economic, political, social and cultural arenas. The institution can also claim nine (9) U.S. Military Generals. The engineering programs are housed in a new 117,000- foot P.B.S. Pinchback Engineering facility with state-of-the-art educational and research laboratories, latest computing facilities and multimedia-ready classrooms

TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE DR. S. KEITH HARGROVE Dean, College of Engineering, Technology & Computer Science

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ennessee State University (TSU) is a comprehensive, urban and land-grant university offering undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. It was founded in 1912, and currently has an

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enrollment of 7000 undergraduates and 2000 graduate students. TSU provides a wide range of academic, cultural, research and professional activities to traditional as well as nontraditional students. The College of Engineering offers undergraduate degrees in architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical engineering, computer science, and aeronautical and industrial technology. The college offers a master’s program with concentrations in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering and a masters/ doctoral in Engineering & Computational Sciences. Current research initiatives are in cyber-security, advanced materials, sensor networking and data sciences.

UNIVERSITY OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WASHINGTON, DC DR. DEVDAS SHETTY Dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

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ne of the most famous universities in the United States, Tuskegee was founded in 1881 by Booker T. Washington. Although a majority of its 3,000 students come from the Southeast, its enrollment represents 43 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. possessions and 21 countries. Tuskegee University is a comprehensive institution with substantial outreach service programs and impressive research facilities.

The highly respected College of Engineering offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in aerospace science, chemical, electrical and mechanical engineering; Master of Science degree programs in chemical, electrical, material sciences and mechanical engineering; and a Ph.D. in Materials science and engineering. The college leads the country in graduating African-American Aerospace Engineers and Materials Science and Engineering PhDs. It also houses Tuskegee University Center for Advanced Materials, Nucor Education and Research Center and Chevron Additive Manufacturing Center.

he University of the District of Columbia (UDC) was founded in 1977 with the merger of three institutions: the District of Columbia Teachers College, the Federal City College and the Washington Technical Institute. The University is comprised of a Community College, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, School of Business and Public Administration, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences and the David A. Clarke School of Law. We are one of only four Universities in the nation’s capital providing ABET-accredited undergraduate degrees in several engineering, computer science and information technology areas as well as graduate degrees in selected areas. The school has grown in terms of students, faculty and laboratories. Our students continue to win numerous awards and scholarships and tackle challenging, real-world problems to develop innovative solutions. We have recruited highly qualified faculty who have expertise in specialized areas. The school is moving to a higher level, not only in number and quality of graduates but also in value, quantity and impact of our research.

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE PRINCESS ANNE, MD DR. KATE BROWN Interim Dean, School of Business and Technology

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he Engineering Program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) offers a Bachelor

of Science degree in Engineering with specializations in Aerospace, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.

The program is designed in such a manner that it supports the growing technological demands of the Eastern Shore, the State of Maryland and the nation.

The mission of the Engineering Program is to provide a quality engineering degree program; to establish close partnerships with industry and government and to facilitate technology transfers; to contribute to economic development within the State of Maryland, specifically in the Eastern Shore region; and to provide related service to the campus community and the community at large. Graduates are prepared for careers in a much needed area of expertise that are crucially needed locally, in the state, nationally, and globally. The Engineering Program at UMES was awarded initial accreditation by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in August 2013.

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VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA DR. DAWIT HAILE Dean, College of Engineering and Technology

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irginia State University (VSU) is a comprehensive coeducational institution founded in 1882 as the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute making it the first fully state supported four-year institution of higher learning for African-Americans in America. Today, the University is one of Virginia’s two land-grant institutions and enrolls approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. VSU is committed to education on a personal level, and to public service, research, and economic and leadership development activities in the region, state and nation. The University offers 50 baccalaureate and master’s degrees, as well as two doctoral programs. The College of Engineering and Technology offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in computer engineering, manufacturing engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering technology, electrical and electronic engineering technology, information logistics technology, mathematics, and economics.

All of the engineering and engineering technology programs are ABET accredited, as well as the computer science program. The college also offers master’s degrees in computer science, economics, and mathematics.

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AMANDA GOODSON Senior Leader, Program Management Excellence (PMX), Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS), Raytheon Company Amanda A, Goodson is a Senior Leader in Program Management Excellence (PMX) at Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS), where she is responsible to drive strategy for select program activities and deploy an executable and sustainable business model for business growth.

Before her PMX role, she was leader for Information Technology (IT) Customer Engagement at RMS. Before that time, Goodson was director for IT Process Integration.

Prior to that role, Goodson was Quality and Mission Assurance (Q&MA) leader for two Product Lines ensuring success of the products and services provided to a diverse set of customers.

Goodson is the chair for the Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering and on the board of directors representing Raytheon Before to joining Raytheon in 2003, Goodson was appointed as NASA Senior Executive (SES), for Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) at the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) where she led a team of experts in assuring the safety of the space

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shuttle propulsion elements. She led her team for over 35 space shuttle launches.

Goodson has more than 25 years of experience leading. She is a certified R6s Expert, DISC Trainer, coach, speaker and author. She was named the federal government’s supervisor of the year, received the NASA Exceptional Service Medal, received the Southwest Alliance leadership award and was selected as Tucson Woman on the Move.

Goodson earned a bachelors, masters and a Doctorate degree.

Prior to joining Lockheed Martin, Mr. Trapp served in a variety of increasingly responsible positions at Public Service Enterprise Group in Newark, NJ, most recently as the director of talent acquisition and diversity outreach. In this role, his responsibilities included partnering with business leaders across the organization, outside constituents, such as state political leaders and diversity partners, to aide in developing recruitment strategies.

Mr. Trapp has more than 15 years of leadership experience with companies that include Exelon Energy Corporation, Association of Medical Colleges and the University of Maryland. Mr. Trapp graduated from California University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications.

He is a member of the Society of Human Resource Management, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. and is certified in Lominger Career Architect.

SCOTT TRAPP Corporate Director of Diversity Outreach Global Diversity & Inclusion, Lockheed Martin Corporation Scott Trapp is director of diversity outreach for Lockheed Martin Corporation. In this capacity, he is responsible for leading the Corporation’s corporate diversity and inclusion outreach strategies to grow relationships with strategic partners and help position Lockheed Martin as an employer of choice. His role incorporates Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) outreach and higher education initiatives as well as, talent sourcing and outreach and national diversity events.

VERONICA L. NELSON Executive Director, Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineeing (AMIE) Veronica Nelson is the Executive Director of Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE). AMIE is a coalition of corporations, government agencies and the fifteen (15) ABET accredited Engineering Schools at

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). She leads AMIE as it develops strategies to expand corporate, government and academic partnerships to implement and support programs to attract, educate, graduate and place minority students in engineering careers and increase diversity in the engineering workforce.

Veronica has over 18 years of experience in process engineering developing Automated Assembly Processes and over 9 years of experience in Engineering Management and Human Resources managing Career Pathways Programs, Diversity Recruiting, Professional Development Rotation Programs, Interns/ Co-op Programs and University Relations & Recruiting at Northrop Grumman Corporation. Veronica served as Senior Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton responsible for developing, managing and implementing firm-wide Strategies for University and Diversity Recruiting.

Veronica was awarded the 2007 Women of Color in Technology Award for Educational Leadership – Corporate Promotion of Education and the 2009 Black Engineer of the Year Award for Educational Leadership – Promotion of Higher Education for her passion and dedication to promoting STEM. Veronica earned her Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fairleigh Dickinson University and her Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in Robotics from Howard University. She received the National GEM Consortium Fellowship and was the first female to obtain her Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Howard University.

Veronica is the proud mother of two sons who have followed her passion and are pursuing degrees in Mechanical Engineering at Prairie View A&M University and North Carolina A&T State University.

EVERETT TUCKER Divisional Vice President, Core Lab Instrument Operations, Abbott Everett Tucker is Abbott’s Divisional Vice President for Core Lab Instrument Operations. He was appointed to this role in July 2018 and is responsible for global manufacturing of In Vitro Diagnostic instruments and automation solutions

for the diagnostics core lab business.

Everett joined Abbott in January 2015 as the Divisional Vice President for Global Operations Strategy and Engineering.

Prior to joining Abbott, Everett held different roles at General Electric (GE), Honeywell, and Kimball Electronics. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Engineering and Operations for CAE Healthcare.

Everett is the Executive Committee Chair for Abbott’s Black Business Network, which sponsors professional development programs that helps attract, retain and grow industry-leading talent.

Everett earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Pennsylvania State University and is certified Six Sigma Black Belt.

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Leslie is a graduate of University of Maryland with degrees in Political Science, Business Development and holds a Masters of Public Administration (MPA).

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LESLIE C. BRADLEY Chief of Staff & Senior Manage, Global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion The Boeing Company Leslie C. Bradley is Chief of Staff and Senior Manager, Global Equity, Diversity and Inclusion for The Boeing Company.

In this role, Leslie is a key leader of the team with responsibility for overseeing the development and implementation of strategic diversity and inclusion plans and objectives in partnership with the vice president of Global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and the Executive Diversity Council.

Leslie also oversees the development and leads the execution of the HBCU strategy, diversity pipeline programs and D&I strategic partnerships, including leveraging multicultural leaders as a think tank responsible for championing change in mindsets, behaviors and systems impacting our progress in the acceleration of diversity within the enterprise. In addition to her primary role, she supports, collaborates and develops partnerships with Boeing’s extensive External Technical Affiliations portfolio which help accomplish the company’s technical, business, and talent objectives as well facilitate connections to the marketplace.

Leslie has more than 15 years of leadership experience with companies that include The Department of Defense, American Chemical Society and the U.S.

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Matt Lavelle is a Vice President of Operations at Boston Scientific responsible for leading one of fourteen global manufacturing plants that leverages innovative technology to produce life enhancing medical devices.

Matt has over 16 years of progressive leadership experience within Boston Scientific’s Global Operations function and has served as a Production Supervisor, Production Manager, Engineering Manager, Director of Production, and Multi-site Director of Materials prior to his current role. In his tenure with Boston Scientific, Matt worked in three different locations and supported all six of the company’s business divisions.

Prior to joining Boston Scientific, Matt served as an Infantry officer in the US Army for six years in multiple assignment locations around the world.

In addition to serving on the AMIE Executive Board, Matt also represents Boston Scientific as a Board Member for the Indiana Medical Device Manufacturer’s Council, an organization committed to education and advocacy for Indiana’s medical device sector at the state and federal government level.

Matt earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Washington and a MBA in Operations Management and Finance from the University of Minnesota. He is married and he and his wife have one son.

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DR. TYRONE D. TABORN Publisher, Chairman and CEO, Career Communications Group Career Communications Group (CCG) is a minority-owned media services company, which connects top technology talent to

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employers that have the potential to fulfill their career goals. Over more than a quarter of a century, CCG has built strong, lasting partnerships with America’s top companies, government agencies, and educational institutions through its magazines, the internet, and conferences that promote achievements of minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Taborn is founder of the Foundation for Educational Development which aims to raise awareness of technology literacy in minority communities across America.

The foundation’s programs – Black Family Technology Awareness Week, La Familia Technology Awareness Week and the Native American Family Technology Journey – aim to bring families into the digital age through computer literacy workshops.

His current and past board affiliations include Women Legislators of Maryland Foundation Inc., Baltimore Partners for Enhanced Learning, Maryland Black Caucus Foundation Inc., Advancing Minorities’ Interest in Engineering (AMIE) and the Granville Academy. He is also a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley and the State’s Legislative Black Caucus honored Taborn with a 2008 Living History Award in Engineering, Science and Innovation. Taborn was recognized for outstanding contributions to his field and the State of Maryland. He was one of three individuals to receive the award.

Taborn holds honorary degrees from Morgan State University and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and a Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University.

DR. MARK D. VAUGHN Manager, Technical Talent Pipelining for Technology Community and Lead for the Technology Community Office of STEM, Corning Incorporated

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work-life balance initiatives.

Before joining GM, he served as the Under Secretary of Defense’s Acting Director, Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity. He began his career with the U.S. Navy in 1984, and after commissioning through the Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, he held positions in engineering and operations.

Dr. Mark D. Vaughn is manager, Technical Talent Pipelining for Corning’s Technology Community and is the Lead for the Technology Community Office of STEM. In this role, Vaughn develops, implements and manages PK-20 science and engineering programs and initiatives in support of meeting the Technology Community’s near term and long-term technical talent needs.

Dr. Vaughn began his 31-year career with Corning in 1988 as a Research Technician.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Alfred University, a Master of Science degree in Optics from the University of Rochester, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology. Prior to his current role, Vaughn was a Research Associate in Modeling and Simulation where he was a noted expert in Optical Network Traffic Demand Modeling and Access Network Cost Modeling.

In addition to his primary role, Vaughn is a sought-after training program designer and facilitator and is a highly regarded diversity champion and community leader.

Dr. Vaughn is a native of Elmira, New York. He and his wife, Jeanette (who is an educator and entrepreneur), reside in Painted Post, New York and are the proud parents of 5 children (and have one son-in-love, one daughter-in-love and two grandchildren).

KEN BARRETT Captain U.S. Navy (Ret.), Chief Diversity Officer, General Motors Corporation Ken Barrett became General Motors’ first Chief Diversity Officer in 2012. He has 14 years of executive experience, including five years of award-winning performance as the U.S. Navy’s Diversity Director, where he achieved historic levels of minority and female officer additions and transformational

GARY MICHAEL SCHNEIDER Vice President, Global Technical Sales, IBM Sales & Distribution, IBM Corporation Gary Schneider has been in the technology industry since 1988, when he joined IBM as a software developer at the IBM Toronto Lab Database as a member of the DB2 development team. He was a member of the initial technology transfer team that first delivered DB2 on the Windows and AIX platforms in the early 90’s, porting the product from OS/2. During that time in Toronto he held positions with progressively increased responsibility within Development, Business Partner Enablement, Marketing and Business Development.

In 1999, he ventured into the entrepreneurial space, leading a startup technology company that specialized in digital media distribution using VPN (Virtual Private Networks) for in-store point-of-sale advertising. Key clients include Wal-Mart Canada and Wendy’s Corporation. The company won the Canadian Venture Fair as the best investment opportunity of the year in 2000.

In April 2001, he returned to IBM US, being named Worldwide Director of Channel Development, responsible for worldwide strategic alliances and technical enablement for IBM’s Information Management (IM) division under IBM Software Group.

In March of 2003, he was named Director of Linux Competitive Technology for IBM’s Information Management business. In this role, his organization had responsibility for IBM Data Management’s business strategy and execution on Linux, including alliances with Novell, Red Hat and other emerging Linux vendors and solutions providers.

In January 2006, he was appointed to the position of Worldwide Director of Field Technical Presales and Sales Enablement for Information Management (IM), responsible for the field Technical Sales team for IM, as

well as overall sales training for all IBM seller communities on the IM portfolio.

In February 2010, Mr. Schneider accepted the role of CTO & Vice President of Technical Leadership for IBM’s Growth Markets Unit, based in Shanghai, China, responsible for driving technical sales, innovation, and technical & professional skills development across IBM’s eight growth market regions.

Mr. Schneider returned to the U.S. in 2015, and is currently Vice President of Global Technical Sales, based in Armonk, New York, where he leads IBM’s field Technical Sales community to drive business transformation across all markets and client segments.

Mr. Schneider has an engineering degree from the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, and an M.B.A. from the Richard Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada.

JACKLYN M. WYNN Vice President, Director, Veterans Affairs Portfolio, Center for Enterprise Modernization, The MITRE Corporation Jacklyn Wynn, a vice president in the Center for Enterprise Modernization (CEM) at The MITRE Corporation, leads the organization’s work in support of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). CEM is one of seven federally funded research and development centers that MITRE operates for the U.S. government. She works collaboratively across MITRE’s capability portfolios, including healthcare, big data analytics, systems engineering, and cybersecurity, to bring the full power of MITRE to the VA. Wynn joined MITRE from RSA, the security division of Dell Technologies, where she was vice president for Strategy and Market Development, Global Public Sector. There, she was responsible for developing and executing integrated cyber strategies for state and local agencies, including the implementation of strategic products and partnerships. Wynn also held executive leadership positions at Dell EMC as vice president of Global Residency Practice, and at Hewlett-Packard, where she was vice president for Global Business Operations and Support Services.

Prior to her global roles, Wynn spent over 15 years in executive leadership positions

overseeing the public sector technology and consulting services divisions of several technology companies such as Digital, Compaq, and Hewlett-Packard. Wynn supported the complex and large-scale optimization of these Information Technology companies’ modernization efforts due to mergers and consolidations, and this gave her a unique perspective across change management, governance, strategy, and implementation outcome areas.

She has earned recognition for her leadership as an advocate for community service and education programs for youth, with a strong focus on the science, technology, engineering, and math fields.

This recognition has led to opportunities to participate on several boards.

Wynn serves on the executive board of the nonprofit National Center for Children and Families, which works to advance policies, education, and development in support of children and their families through community engagement and training, volunteerism, and social advocacy. She has also served on the Howard University Industrial Advisory Board, as well as on the boards of the Association for Minorities in Engineering and the Black Data Processors Association, which honored her with the Epsilon Award for Career Achievement. She is a founding member of the Strategy Board for the International Consortium of Minority Cyber Professionals. She is also on the board of Georgetown Preparatory School, the nation’s oldest Jesuit high school.

Wynn has received the Federal 100 Achievement Award, the Women in Technology Distinguished Achiever Award, and the Women of Color in Technology Distinguished Achiever Award. She was also named among the Top 100 Executives by Uptown Professional/NAACP and the Top 100 Blacks in Corporate America.

She holds bachelor’s degrees in economics and mathematics from the University of Denver and an MBA in finance and accounting from the Simon Graduate School of Business at the University of Rochester. Wynn also has participated in executive leadership programs at Babson College, the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Anderson School of Business at the University of California Los Angeles.

DR. EUGENE M. DELOATCH Full Professor and Dean Emeritus, Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering, Morgan State University Prior to beginning his service as Professor and Inaugural Dean of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering at Morgan State University (1984–2016), Dr. Eugene M. DeLoatch completed twenty-four years of affiliation with Howard University in Washington, D.C. During his last nine years at Howard, he led a department that granted

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baccalaureate degrees to more African American engineers than any school in the country. He has a baccalaureate degree in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering (E.E.) from Tougaloo College and Lafayette College respectively. He also holds a M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the New York Polytechnic University. In recognition of his many years of effective service to engineering education, Dr. DeLoatch has been awarded Honorary Doctorates by Lafayette College (1984), Binghamton University (2004) and Tougaloo College (2017).

Dr. DeLoatch became the first African American to serve as President of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), the world’s most prestigious engineering education organization, during the ASEE’s 2002-2003 activity year. He is a Life Member and Fellow of the Society which was founded in 1893.

Of his most cherished recognitions, Dr. DeLoatch lists the 2017 Black Engineer of the Year Award, the 2016 Tau Beta Pi Distinguished Alumnus Award, the 2015 AMIE Lifetime Achievement Award and the 2014 ABET Claire L. Felbinger Award for Diversity. In 2017, Dr. DeLoatch became a 2017 National Black Collºege Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee. On June 22, 2019, he was selected as one of the inaugural recipients of the NSBE/BMAC Legacy Achievement Award at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum - (National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Baltimore Metropolitan Area Chapter (BMAC). The 14th of August 2019, Dr. DeLoatch will hosting the Master’s in Engineering in Cyber Engineering (MECE) Cohort III Completion Ceremony at Morgan State University.

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GREG KELLER Vice President, Fabric Technologies Group, NetApp ONTAP Engineering , NetApp Greg Keller is Vice President of the Fabric Technologies Group, part of the NetApp ONTAP Engineering organization. In this role he has responsibility for strategy and development of our ONTAP SAN products, MAX Data product, and networking, security, supportability, and licensing features of the ONTAP Storage Operating System.

In previous roles Greg was the Vice President of the ONTAP Data Management Group, responsible for the WAFL file system, performance, and disaster recovery

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solutions, Senior Director of the NetApp Performance Engineering Group, leading the ONTAP AFF and FAS performance analysis, optimization, measurement and management, and Senior Director of SAN Engineering, responsible for the architecture, development and delivery of the block-based SAN protocols for Clustered Data ONTAP. He has been with NetApp for 12 years.

Prior to joining NetApp, Greg was the Vice President of Software and RTP Site Manager for Adaptec, Inc. where he had responsibility for development and delivery of SAN systems, server-based RAID products, and storage/data management solutions. Greg also led Server Storage development and Software Program Management teams for Dell, Inc. in Round Rock, Texas. Greg started his career at IBM in Boca Raton FL and later moved to Research Triangle Park.

There he held a variety of assignments including management and engineering roles in networking, ASIC development, Internet appliances, industrial controllers and computers, robotics, software development and business development.

Greg is a graduate of Purdue University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. He lives in Wake Forest, NC with his wife and has two children who are both off successfully in their own careers.

(N.C. A&T) in Greensboro, NC (www.ncat.edu/ coe). Dr. Robin Coger earned her Bachelor of Science from Cornell University, and her Master of Science and Doctoral degrees from the University of California – Berkeley -- all in mechanical engineering. She completed her post-doctoral research at Harvard Medical School in Boston, followed by serving as a dedicated professor, researcher, center director, and administrator at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for over 15 years. In 2011, Dr. Coger joined N.C. A&T as the Dean of the College of Engineering, and eight years later she is still excited about the accomplishments and innovations of the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of the College.

Dr. Coger is a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering. She is also a Board member of the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, the Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering organization; and FIRST – an organization founded to inspire the interest and participation of young people in engineering, science and technology. Aligned with her understanding of the importance of sharing best practices and concepts among engineering educators, Dr. Coger is also a member of the editorial board of the American Society of Engineering Education publication, PRISM.

GLORIA PUALANI Corporate Director (Retired), Global Supplier Diversity Programs/Government Relations, Northrop Grumman Corporation

DR. ROBIN N. COGER Dean of the College of Engineering, and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University Dr. Robin N. Coger is the Dean of the College of Engineering, and a Professor of Mechanical Engineering, at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Gloria Pualani is the Corporate Director, Global Suppier Diversity Programs/ Government Relations for Northrop Grumman Corporation. In this position, she is responsible for the direction, management and implementation of all socio-economic business programs from a corporate perspective. She has been employed by Northrop Grumman in various assignments for over 30 years. She has used her expertise to advance the course of small, women and minority-owned businesses in the aerospace industry. This includes a strong advocacy for increasing business development opportunities for AbilityOne organizations, veteran and service-disabled veteran owned and small business firms. Ms. Pualani represents the corporation at various small business

outreach events, federal procurement conferences and symposia. Ms. Pualani has received several awards and recognition for her dedication, active engagement and support to the small business community.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, mission systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide

STEVE JARRETT Senior Diversity and Inclusion(D&I) Consultant, Oracle Steve Jarrett is a Senior-level Human Resource executive with over 25 years of experience in human capital management, diversity/inclusion, talent acquisition, retention, succession planning, and compensation & benefits, Steve understands that a company’s greatest asset is its people. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in aligning HR with overall corporate growth strategies, developed and implemented analytics to support organizational objectives, and worked to create business environments where team members are inspired to do their best work.

As a Senior Diversity and Inclusion(D&I) Consultant for Oracle, Steve has developed a strategy to enhance the Oracle D&I brand. Steve created the framework that will serve as the foundation for Oracle to provide global D&I support to its business units. Steve simplified the focus areas for Oracle’s Employee Resource Groups to make them simpler without compromising their connection to the business. He created an e-learning D&I module for HR Business Partners worldwide that received 95% favorable ratings for content, alignment with business goals and its non-threatening approach to D&I. His initiatives include line of business specific D&I programs on Unconscious Bias. Steve led the effort to redesign the D&I intranet site making it more intuitive and user friendly and is responsible for creating and gaining approval for Oracle’s D&I tagline, “Innovating Through Diverse Points of View”.

As an independent consultant, Steve developed talent management solutions for firms in multiple industries, including strategies for diversity and inclusion, staffing, succession, retention and employee engagement.

As Senior Vice President of Human Resources with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Steve has had the opportunity to add value as a key strategic contributor to overall corporate goals. His efforts have led to the creation of the firm’s 1st formalized Succession Planning Program, the 1st Employee Engagement Survey, and 1st Diversity Leadership Council, as well as FINRA’s repeated selection as one of Working Mother magazine’s Top 100 companies.

Prior to joining FINRA, Steve spent more than 25 years with IBM Corporation in progressively responsible HR Management roles, working with organizations ranging from 300 people to large, global business units with more than 85,000 employees worldwide. His efforts focused on creating robust succession planning, compensation, and human capital programs.

As Vice President of Human Resources for IBM’s Integrated Technology Delivery Unit, Steve consolidated programs and services to reduce labor costs by more than 10% and created a robust succession planning process. He also led a task force that created an HR scorecard that helped to smooth the integration process during multiple mergers and acquisitions. He developed ideas resulting in improved diversity representation within the IBM technical executive population, including nomination of some of the company’s 1st minority and female IBM Distinguished Engineers and IBM Fellows.

Steve holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, North Carolina. He also completed a certificate program in Strategic Leadership at Harvard University and attended the Human Resources Management Institute at Cornell University.

A Life member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Steve and his wife Sharon currently reside in Charlotte NC with their two children, Royce and Tori.

DR. PAMELA OBIOMON Dean, Roy G. Perry College of Engineering Prairie View A&M University Dr. Pamela Holland Obiomon was appointed as the dean of the Roy G. Perry

College of Engineering at Prairie View A&M University on September 1, 2018.

She is the seventh dean of the college and the first female to serve in the role.

Obiomon joined PVAMU in 2003 as a faculty member in the Department of Electrical Engineering of the Roy G. Perry College of Engineering. Obiomon was selected as the department head of one of the largest departments of the college, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, in 2013 and became a full professor. Under her leadership, the department was awarded over $18 million dollars in grants from the Chancellor’s Research Initiative of The Texas A&M University System. The grants aided in the establishment of three centers (the Computational Biology and Bioengineering Research Center, Cyber Security Research Center, and Center for Advancing Innovations in Smart Microgrid). Additionally, during her leadership as department head, the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering was awarded $5 million from the U.S. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, (OASD) (R&E) for the Center of Excellence in Research and Education for Big Military Data Intelligence (CREDIT).

Obiomon’s research interests are in the areas of integrated microsystems for environmental sensing powered by energy scavenging, smart systems using fieldprogrammable gate arrays (FPGAs), and the design of FPGA-based controllers for autonomous vehicles. She has published over 52 papers in refereed journals, international and national conferences, and colloquia as an author or co-author; been awarded over $14 million in research funds as a principal investigator (PI) and co-PI.; and developed the Field-Programmable Gate Array Synthesis Laboratory at PVAMU. In addition, she has supervised and served on 21 master’s and Ph.D. committees. She is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), IEEE Women in Engineering, and Eta Kappa Nu. Obiomon earned a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, an M.S. in Engineering from Prairie View A&M University, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University. Before coming to PVAMU, she taught courses at the Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York.

Obiomon also worked in the Shuttle Avionics Integration Laboratory at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Pamela Holland Obiomon is a native of Hempstead, Texas and is married with four children.

TAVIA CARSON Siemens PLM Software, Co-Chairman, Siemens PLM Global Diversity Council – Diversity and Inclusion Tavia Carson is responsible for the strategy

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and operational leadership of the Siemens PL Software Global Diversity Council.

The Global Diversity Council manages 11 Employee Resource Groups, which embraces and promotes Diversity, through employee activities, diversity initiatives and diverse organization relationships.

The goal of the Diversity Council is to ensure Siemens as employer of choice.

The ERGs also offer opportunities for personal and professional growth for all employees, while growing a strong and diversified workforce.

Ms. Carson is a graduate of Webster University with a Bachelors’ Degree in Marketing – and Management. Ms. Carson has worked for Siemens PLM Software for 18 years, serving as Regional Manager for Academic Institutions in the Americas and Asia-Pacific. She also worked as a Partner Product Manager for the Software and Technology Partners Program.

Currently, Tavia is the HR Specialist, that is part of The Human Resources Operations team.

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DR PATRICK CARRIERE Dean, College of Sciences and Engineering Dr. Patrick Carriere has a career in engineering education that spans over 30 years, and as Chair of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Programs, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and National Science Foundation (NSF) Program Director, he has led and managed programs and produced various deliverables to achieve organizational objectives. He received both M.S and Ph.D. degrees from Texas A&M University-College Station in 1985 and 1988, respectively.

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AMIE Executive Board As an educator, Dr. Carriere has extensive experience in undergraduate and graduate teaching and research. His research interests are in soil bioremediation, treatment of municipal and industrial wastewater, and groundwater modeling. He has authored and co-authored many refereed journals and articles, and been the recipient of multiple teaching and research awards. In 1988, he started his academic career as an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M - Kingsville, Carnegie Doctoral Research University (DRU). In 1993, he moved to West Virginia University as an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, a Carnegie Research University with High Research Activity (RU/H). Due to a burning desire to promote academic studies at a Historically Black College/University, he joined the Department of Civil Engineering at Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge in January 1998 as a professor.

From 2007 to present, he received nearly one million dollars from NSF to coordinate Grant Writing workshops for approximately 300 engineering and computer science faculty from US Minority serving Institutions.

As an administrator, Dr. Carriere has experience in program development and administration. He was Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering over 10 years at Southern University Baton Rouge.

He served in that position until August 2008.

In 2000, he was appointed as the DOE Massie Chair of Excellence Professor by the U.S. Department of Energy, charged with providing a focal point for all environmental research for Southern University. From March 2003 to August 2008, he was appointed as the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs. From August 2004 to August 2005, he worked at the National Science Foundation as Program Director in both Divisions of Undergraduate Education and Engineering Education and Centers.

In 2006, he served as the Program Chair for the American Society for Engineering Education-Gulf Southwest Conference as well as the Steering Planning Committee Chair for the FEMA/HBCUs Conference Region 6. He is a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) and many other professional organizations.

From August 2008 to December 2016, he was appointed as the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering.

Dr. Patrick Carriere is currently the Dean of the College of Sciences and Engineering and served in that position since January 1, 2017.

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J.T. (TED) CHILDS, JR. Principal, Ted Childs LLC In August, 2006, J.T. (Ted) Childs, Jr. retired from IBM after a distinguished 39-year career as a member of their corporate Human Resources team. Upon retiring, he founded Ted Childs®, LLC. In 2006, Working Mother Media announced The Ted Childs Life / Work Excellence Award to be given annually to the individual who by their distinctive performance has contributed to the field of Life / Work in the business community.

In 2009, Ted delivered the keynote address for the Danish Institute for Human Rights Awards Ceremony in Denmark; and one of the two keynotes at the Third European Community Equality Summit in Stockholm, Sweden.

In May of 2014, Ted was inducted into the HistoryMakers, the nation’s largest AfricanAmerican video, oral history collection.

In May 2017, Ted was recognized at the 25th Anniversary Tanenbaum Annual Awards Gala with the Inspiration Award recognizing his support of Tanenbaum and their work in addressing religious diversity in the workplace.

Ted is a member of: The National Academy of Human Resources in 2001; has received Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Degrees from Pace University (2001), West Virginia State University (2003), and Our Lady of the Elms College (2005). Ted holds life memberships in the National Association of African Americans in Human Resources, The National Council of Negro Women, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., the NAACP, and the Bass Anglers Sportsmen Society.

STACEY E. BROWN, PMP, SES Chief, Planning and Policy Division, Mississippi Valley Division, Southwestern Division, Regional Integration Teams, United States Army Corps of Engineers Ms. Stacey E. Brown is the Chief of Planning and Policy for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with responsibility for Deputy Chief of the Civil Works Programs Integration Division with responsibility for ensuring that plans and investigations undertaken within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are soundly conceived, formulated

to the proper scale and scope and are responsive to the various legislative and executive authorities governing restoration, conservation and development of the nation’s water and related land resources.

Previous positions held include Deputy Chief of the Programs Integration Division, where she directed and controlled activities in the development, defense and execution of the total Civil Works budget program in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and a nine month detail to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works where she served as a Senior Policy Advisor. Prior to her detail, Ms. Brown served for ten years as the Civil Deputy for the South Atlantic Division Regional Integration Team (SADRIT), responsible for the execution and implementation of all Civil Works projects within the southeastern United States.

Ms. Brown has 33 years of USACE experience with 3 years in San Francisco District, 2 years in Norfolk District, 12 years in Baltimore District, 1 year in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works before coming to Headquarters. Ms. Brown began her Headquarters career in 2005 as a Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Liaison prior to becoming the Deputy Chief of the South Atlantic Division Regional Integration Team in 2008.

Although Ms. Brown began her career as a Junior Engineer in Training and has spent the majority of her career in the Planning discipline, she has also worked in the Engineering (H&H), Construction, Operations, and Program/ Project Management disciplines. She has managed and provided supervisory oversight for a variety of specifically authorized Congressional studies as well as Continuing Authorities Program studies, having managed the Continuing Authorities Program for 10 years in 2 different districts.

Ms. Brown has a BS degree in Civil Engineering, a BA degree in English and a Minor in Engineering Management from Tufts University. Ms. Brown is a Certified Project Management Professional and was awarded the 2017 Women of Color award for Career Achievement in Government.

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Jelyn’s Oracle career started as part of the June 2017 Class Of program in Austin, Texas, where she began working as a customer success manager. She attended a Historically Black College and University, Clark Atlanta University (CAU), studying mass media.

From the very beginning, Jelyn leveraged her media skills and led a few cool initiatives and activities. “I created a monthly hub newsletter that highlighted the people and accomplishments inside of the Oracle Austin CSM hub. This was my way of getting to know everyone and making work more ’fun.’” The newsletter was such a success that her leadership took notice and expanded it across other hubs. She added, “I also was interviewed and featured in the diversity and talent acquisition Class Of recruitment video.”

As time went on at Oracle, Jelyn realized that she wanted to have more face-to-face client engagement, so she transferred into North American Applications Consulting (NAAC) first as a customer experience (CX) cloud analyst and now in her current role as cloud analyst in the change navigation (change management) practice.

Jelyn’s middle class, blue-collared, Christian family upbringing in Chicago helped her “refine and polish” her voice while learning what it meant to be a proud black woman. She attended a predominately white, all girls, and Catholic high school. And throughout her years in high school, she learned what it felt like to be the only black person in a room.

Additionally, she learned to not allow that to deter her from having a voice and participating in school activities. In fact, “I was an on–air radio personality for one of the top radio stations in the Chicagoland area.”

It was during her senior year of high school that she decided that she wanted to attend a Historically Black College and University and decided on CAU. It was there where she began to expand her network and found herself continuously immersed in black excellence.

“I am passionate about people and purpose,” Jelyn added. She is energized when she is in a position to help others succeed and/or find their purpose. “I love networking and connecting other people. I like to think of myself as an advocate for all.”

Asked about her diversity and inclusion philosophy, Jelyn said, “When cultivating diverse and inclusive spaces, one must ensure they are safe, respectful, and supportive environments.” Additionally, she believes it’s important to understand, educate, and celebrate the intersectionality of diversity and inclusion. An intersectional approach that reaches all facets of life is often more fruitful. Put another way, the very act of naming or categorizing group identities has the paradoxical effect of excluding or downplaying other intersecting identities of the individual members of that group.

We are proud to have Jelyn as a part of the Oracle family.

Throughout her career journey, Jelyn compiled five principles for achieving success.

1. Be authentic: I am a firm believer in embracing all aspects of people, including weaknesses and quirks. When being authentic you must be vulnerable, humble, honest, and willing to let go of the perfect image.

2. Be directionally accurate: This is something I learned from an Oracle executive. I’ve had people tell me that I come off as if I have everything figured out and I am quick to laugh and dispute that statement. Sometimes we focus so much on having the perfect plan that we stand in the way of our own progress.

3. Listen to understand rather than to respond: The key to success in any relationship is good communication, but most of us are not taught the fine art of really listening to another person.

Taking the advice to listen to understand instead of to reply is very important in relationships with coworkers, partners, parents, and anyone else in your life.

4. Network: As the old saying goes, “It takes a village…” Expanding your network is ideal when wanting to achieve success. If it wasn’t for my support system (composed of friends, family, and coworkers) I wouldn’t be where I am today.

5. Be an advocate: Support and celebrate those around you. No one likes someone who ALWAYS has their hand out and is focused solely on themselves.

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