Office of Engineering Diversity

Excelling multicultural & women students in engineering.


Advisory Board

Ford Motor

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.

DoD

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.

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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

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.

Chester

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Mdot

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

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

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 Mobile

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Uconn

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

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.

J&J

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

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.

Phizer

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.

UC

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.

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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.

NSWC

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.

ESM

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.

EngDiv

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.

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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.

EngDiv

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.

ARL
Patricia G. Hayes, Assistant to the Director, Information and Diversity Programs

 

65 years of serving America's defense, industry, and Education.

CSE

Computer Science and Engineering

Mary Jane Irwin, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor, Computer Science and Engineering

 

Penn State Computer Science and Engineering

Vice Provost

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.

PSU

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.

EngDiv

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.

COE

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.

ARL
Edward Liszka, Ph.D., Director, Applied Research Lab

 

65 years of serving America's defense, industry, and Education.

COE

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.

EngDiv

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.

NUCE

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.

EngDiv

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.

COE

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.

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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…

COE

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.