Northrop Grumman employee Kimberly Cross (pictured above: right) was recognised at the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference. Thirteen Northrop Grumman employees were also recognized as BEYA Modern-Day Technology Leaders, and Arik Brown (pictured above: left) received a Industry Professional Achievement award.
An impressive career at Northrop Grumman
Kimberly is a manager of systems survivability engineering in Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems. She received a a 2019 BEYA Industry Most Promising Engineer award which is given to an early career professional who shows brilliant potential for future technical contributions.
She has written technical publications and also facilitated presentations. She is the advisory board chairperson of the western region of the National Society of Black Engineers.
Kimberley earned a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California Riverside, and a Master’s and Doctorate degree in Chemical Engineering from University of California Los Angeles.
Showcasing the best and the brightest
The Black Engineer of the Year Awards showcase some of the best and brightest scientists and engineers. Award recipients are recognized for achievements and accomplishments in science, technology, engineering, and maths.
The Awards are part of the Global Competitiveness Conference which brings together professionals and students together to share their experiences and career advice. It is the opportunity to network and participate in workshops and seminars.
The goal of the Conference is to foster connections between students, educators and STEM professionals while creating partnerships with individuals and their local STEM resources.
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