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Ford Motor Company
Shani J. Allison, Product Development Engineer
The Ford Motor Company is an American multinational corporation based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury brands, Ford also owns Volvo Cars in Sweden, and a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK.
Department of Defense
Caroline Blackwell, Microelectronics Technology Engineer
The U.S. federal department charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the United States armed forces.
Boeing
Sheree Denny, Technical Specialist Stress Engineer
Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.
Accenture
Andrea Esqueda, Consultant - Systems Integration & Technology
Julie Arbuckle Finnegan, Senior Manager
Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industries and business functions, and extensive research on the world's most successful companies, Accenture collaborates with clients to help them become high-performance businesses and governments.
ATS Chester Engineers
Bruce Fletcher, Executive Vice President
Gregory R. Scott, Sr. Project Manager
Chester Engineers is designated as the “go-to” engineering services firm by the National Conference of Black Mayors for their member communities affected by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in the Gulf Coast Region. Chester Engineers is western Pennsylvania’s foremost infrastructure engineering services firm, both in the municipal and industrial sectors, and is listed by Engineering News Record as one of the nation’s Top 500 Design firms and Top 200 Environmental firms.
BAE Systems
Joe Furino, University Relations Manager
BAE Systems is a global defence, security and aerospace company with approximately 107,000 employees worldwide. The Company delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. In 2009 BAE Systems reported sales of £22.4 billion (US$ 36.2 billion).
Dow Chemical Company
Paula Garcia Todd, Development Engineer
Lisa Chenevert-Williams, Supply Chain Business Liason
Dow combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity.
BP Corporation North America, Inc.
J. Robert Gochnour, Manager, Advanced Reservoir Simulation Development
Katherine Baltins, Head of U.S. Graduate Resourcing
BP is our main global brand. It is the name that appears on production platforms, refineries, ships and corporate offices as well as on solar products, wind farms, research facilities and at retail service stations. Since ‘BP’ petrol first went on sale in Britain in the 1920s, the brand has grown to become recognised worldwide for quality gasoline, transport fuels, chemicals and alternative sources of energy such as wind, solar and biofuels.
Boeing
Carla Henderson, Boeing Plant Tour Co-Coordinator
Boeing is the world's leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. Additionally, Boeing designs and manufactures rotorcraft, electronic and defense systems, missiles, satellites, launch vehicles and advanced information and communication systems. As a major service provider to NASA, Boeing operates the Space Shuttle and International Space Station. The company also provides numerous military and commercial airline support services. Boeing has customers in more than 90 countries around the world and is one of the largest U.S. exporters in terms of sales.
Nucor Company
Toriano Holt, Production Hospital
Our production company exceeds 26 million tons annually. Nucor is the largest producer of steel in the United States. But more than a steel maker, we are the world's foremost steel recycler, and one of the largest recyclers of any kind.
Bechtel
Lester Hurst, Vice President Operations, Federal Telecoms
Dan Williams, Project Manager
Oversees all aspects of the Muliticultural Engineering Program (MEP) and Women in Engineering Program (WEP) including planning, developing programs and funding, recruiting new minority and women engineering students, and working actively with current undergraduate and graduate students.
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
Larry McAllister, Project Manager
Jeff Rogers, Project Engineer
Matthew Wilkins, Maintenance Engineer
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services.
Chevron Corporation
Marc Payne
Richard C. Temple, P.E, Engineering Advisor
Kimberly Jasek, Manager, Upstream Technical Training
Chevron is one of the world's largest integrated energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., we conduct business worldwide. We are engaged in every aspect of the crude oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production, manufacturing, marketing and transportation, chemicals manufacturing and sales, geothermal energy, and power generation. We're also investing in renewables and advanced technologies.
PPG Industries
Shannon Pelissero, Manager, Corporate Recruiting
PPG Industries is a leader in its markets; is a streamlined, efficient manufacturer; and operates on the leading edge of new technologies and solutions. It is our vision to continue being the world’s leading coatings and specialty products and services company, serving customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. PPG has manufacturing facilities and equity affiliates in more than 60 countries around the globe.
Alcoa
Primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum products
In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum industry, Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets over the past 120 years.
Northrop Grumman
Robert Raybits, Manager, University Relations and Recruiting
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Scitor Corporation
Johanna Ramos, Senior Systems Engineer
Scitor Corporation derives its name from a Latin word meaning "to seek to know." The name reflects one of the basic principles of the company: Scitor employees aggressively seek to expand their knowledge in the pursuit of solving customer needs in a rapidly changing world.
J. Blanco Associates
Victor M. Ramos, P.E, President
J. Blanco Associates, Inc., a Minority Business Enterprise, was incorporated in the State of New Jersey in 1984 and began business designing and fabricating pipe hangers and supports. Our firm is dedicated to providing 100% customer satisfaction through our services and products.
Michigan State Department of Transportation
Calvin Roberts, P.E, Engineer of Research and Best Practices
MDOT employees are responsible for planning, designing, and operating streets, highways, bridges, transit systems, airports, railroads and ports to provide for the safe, rapid, comfortable, economical, convenient, and environmentally safe movement of people and goods.
Lockheed Martin
Vermon Ross Jr., Director Learning Management and Technical Development
Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin is a global security company that employs about 136,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
Siemens Healthcare
M. Caroline Wright, Director of Staffing
Charlene Abbonizio, Manager Staffing
Siemens Healthcare is one of the first companies to bring together medical imaging and therapy, laboratory diagnostics, and healthcare IT solutions across the continuum of care – from prevention and early detection, to diagnosis, therapy and ongoing care. Its what we call Integrated Healthcare. Through Integrated Healthcare our aim is make the process of healthcare more efficient so there is less waiting, clinical outcomes improve, patient satisfaction is higher and a healthier bottom line.
Exxon Mobil Corporation
Mike Bober, Manger, Technical Training
Gretchen Holtzer
We are the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, providing energy that helps underpin growing economies and improve living standards around the world.
Turner Construction
Herbert Young, Director of Community Affairs
Turner was founded in 1902 by Henry C. Turner. Throughout his career, Henry C. Turner referred to his clients as "respected friends." The company quickly built a reputation for integrity, teamwork and commitment. Turner is recognized as a leader in the industry. Our position and strength enables the company to provide additional value to our clients and opportunities for our employees. Together, we are Building the Future.
Estee Lauder Cos.
Jayme Brittingham, Subcontractor Planning Manager
The guiding vision of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is “Bringing the best to everyone we touch.” By “The best,” we mean the best products, the best people and the best ideas. These three pillars have been the hallmarks of our Company since it was founded by Mrs. Estée Lauder in 1946. They remain the foundation upon which we continue to build our success today.
Harris Corporation
Laura Chan, Director, Engineering
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 15,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.
JBC Associates
Janet Cunningham, President
JBC Associates, Inc. (JBC) is a professional construction management firm which adds value to projects by effectively applying our services of project management and oversight, construction management, construction inspection, and dispute resolution. Working with owners, designers and contractors alike, we focus on ensuring project success by providing attention to key project details - quality, schedule and cost.
GE Transportation
Anne K. Eisert, Manger, Global Product Definition
GE has a strong set of global businesses in infrastructure, finance and media aligned to meet today’s needs, including the demand for global infrastructure; growing and changing demographics that need access to healthcare, finance, and information and entertainment; and environmental technologies.
3M
Annmarie Gessner, Sales Development Manager
Eric Jackson, 3M Research Engineer
3M is a diversified technology company serving customers and communities with innovative products and services. Each of our six businesses has earned leading global market positions.
University of Connecticut
Lynne Goodstein, Ph.D, Director Honors Program Associate Vice Provost
Perennially ranked the top public university in New England, the University of Connecticut now stands among the best public institutions in the nation. UConn’s main campus in Storrs is admitting the highest-achieving freshmen in University history.
Independent Consultant
Robert Hemler, Executive Consultant
Northrop Grumman
Diane P. Murray, Vice President, Mission Assurance
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Johnson & Johnson
Meghan Scanlon, Sr. Lead Consultant, Ortho Clinical Diagnostics
Caring for the world, one person at a time... inspires and unites the people of Johnson & Johnson. We embrace research and science - bringing innovative ideas, products and services to advance the health and well-being of people. Employees of the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies work with partners in health care to touch the lives of over a billion people every day, throughout the world.
KidTech Corporation
Liz Kisenwether, President
KidTech's mission is to expose the diverse population of K-12 students to engineering, science and math using innovative curriculum, college and industry alliances, and a solid measure of equity and fun.
Wyeth Research/Pfizer
Elayne D. Schmidt, Sr. Manager, Information Management
We have a leading portfolio of products and medicines that support wellness and prevention, as well as treatment and cures for diseases across a broad range of therapeutic areas; and we have an industry-leading pipeline of promising new products that have the potential to challenge some of the most feared diseases of our time, like Alzheimer's disease and cancer.
University of Cincinnati
Anita Todd, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering Mechanics
Air Products (NYSE:APD) serves customers in industrial, energy, technology and healthcare markets worldwide with a unique portfolio of atmospheric gases, process and specialty gases, performance materials, and equipment and services.
RR Donnelley
Danelle Wilson, Vice President of Manufacturing
RR Donnelley is a global provider of integrated communications. Founded more than 145 years ago, the company works collaboratively with more than 60,000 customers worldwide to develop custom communications solutions that reduce costs, enhance ROI and ensure compliance.
Naval Surface Warfare Center
Patricia C. Woody, Head, Machinery Research and Engineering
Develops maritime technology for the Navy and industry, with facilities in West Bethesda and Annapolis.
Engineering Science and Mechanics Department
Barbara Bogue, Assistant Professor, The College of Engineering
To develop future state, national and international leaders of scientific and engineering endeavors, the law, medicine, business, politics and governments, who apply a solid foundation in engineering and scientific principles, to impact the well being of the global society, its environment, and future frontiers, yet to be discovered.
Office of Engineering Diversity
Helen Edson, Administrative and Outreach Manager
The Office of Engineering Diversity is here to assist women and multicultural students in the pursuit of their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
College of Engineering
Renata Engel, Ph.D., Associate Dean, Undergraduate Studies
Since 1896, Penn State has been a leader in engineering education, research, and service to the profession and the world community. In the years ahead, we will continue our efforts to attract and develop the highest quality faculty, student body, and staff in a supportive teaching, learning, and working environment.
Office of Engineering Diversity
Amy Freeman, Assistant Dean
The Office of Engineering Diversity is here to assist women and multicultural students in the pursuit of their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
65 years of serving America's defense, industry, and Education.
Computer Science and Engineering
Mary Jane Irwin, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Computer Science and Engineering
Penn State Computer Science and Engineering
Office of the Vice Provost of Educational Equity
Walter T. Jones, Ph.D., Vice Provost of Educational Equity
Created in July 1990, the Office of the Vice Provost for Educational Equity was originally charged to foster diversity at Penn State. In 2001 the mission expanded to support educational access for targeted groups of low-income, potential first-generation college students both here at Penn State and at sites throughout the state.
Undergraduate Studies
Audrey Kharem, Research Associate Engineering
From agricultural college to world-class learning community -- the story of The Pennsylvania State University is one of an expanding mission of teaching, research, and public service.
Office of Engineering Diversity
Cheryl Knobloch, Associate Director, Women in Engineering Program
The Office of Engineering Diversity is here to assist women and multicultural students in the pursuit of their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
College of Engineering
Donald Lenze, Development and Alumni Relations
Since 1896, Penn State has been a leader in engineering education, research, and service to the profession and the world community. In the years ahead, we will continue our efforts to attract and develop the highest quality faculty, student body, and staff in a supportive teaching, learning, and working environment.
65 years of serving America's defense, industry, and Education.
College of Engineering
Rick McClintic, Director, Engineering Cooperative Education and Internship Program
Since 1896, Penn State has been a leader in engineering education, research, and service to the profession and the world community. In the years ahead, we will continue our efforts to attract and develop the highest quality faculty, student body, and staff in a supportive teaching, learning, and working environment.
Office of Engineering Diversity
Mary Ann Moliterno-Weimert, Administrative Support Assistant
The Office of Engineering Diversity is here to assist women and multicultural students in the pursuit of their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering
Laura Pauley, Ph.D., Arthur Glenn Professorship, Mechanical Engineering
MNE's vision is to provide significant benefits to its students, the Commonwealth, the Nation and society, and to achieve international recognition - in both mechanical and nuclear engineering - for its teaching, research and service. MNE is committed to the life-long intellectual growth and well-being of its faculty, staff and students, and to providing an environment of respect for different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints.
Office of Engineering Diversity.
Anita Persaud, Ph.D., Associate Director, Multicultural Engineering Programs
The Office of Engineering Diversity is here to assist women and multicultural students in the pursuit of their undergraduate and graduate degrees.
College of Engineering
Jean Landa Pytel, Ph.D., Assistant Dean, Office of Student Services
Since 1896, Penn State has been a leader in engineering education, research, and service to the profession and the world community. In the years ahead, we will continue our efforts to attract and develop the highest quality faculty, student body, and staff in a supportive teaching, learning, and working environment.
Penn State Altoona
Peter Shull, Ph.D., Professor of Engineering
Penn State Altoona has been opening doors and opening minds for its students since 1939, when it opened its own doors to 119 freshmen and nine faculty members in downtown Altoona. 70 years later, Penn State Altoona is still thriving, and the numbers keep on growing…
College of Engineering
David Wormley, Ph.D., Dean, The College of Engineering
Since 1896, Penn State has been a leader in engineering education, research, and service to the profession and the world community. In the years ahead, we will continue our efforts to attract and develop the highest quality faculty, student body, and staff in a supportive teaching, learning, and working environment.

























