An impressive number of women working at Northrop Grumman were recognized for the Black Engineer of the Year Award (BEYA) at the 37th annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Global Competitiveness Conference.
The BEYA STEM conference provides networking opportunities, role models and support for students and engineers who are the pipeline to the future. It’s why Northrop Grumman has partnered with BEYA for almost four decades.
Paving the way for next generation of STEM leaders
While some Northrop Grumman employees received the Science Spectrum Trailblazer Award for their contributions in shaping the future of engineering, science, and technology in the workforce, others were recognized as BEYA Modern Day Technology Leaders for providing important leadership in the future STEM talent pipeline.
Each award recipient is an example of how Northrop Grumman is paving the way for the next generation of STEM leaders.
“I’m inspired to see so many colleagues recognized for their innovation, dedication and important contributions to STEM. Our diverse workforce is home to some of the most brilliant minds in the technology field,” said Northrop Grumman Chief Diversity Officer & Vice President of Global Corporate Responsibility, Kenny Robinson. “The unique perspectives our employees bring to work each day fuel our exceptional culture and our ability to solve some of the world’s most complex problems and advance human discovery.”
Awarded for leadership in research and development
Northrop Grumman Senior Chief Engineer, Systems Architect and Tech Fellow, Cedric Mann, received the highest honor of the BEYA Senior Technology Fellow Award for his leadership in research and development. Cedric's work focuses on designing and developing technology to be used on space systems. Lending his expert knowledge to multiple programs, Cedric is also a champion for the STEM community and contributes to the company’s talent pipeline by mentoring early and mid-career engineers.
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