Nominees for the senior expertise award at BEYA work in analysis and growth and translate scientific discoveries into invention. Award winners lead R&D groups on the forefront of innovation. They function a task mannequin and chief for minorities and ladies.

Cedric Mann embodies the qualities of the distinguished award for senior expertise fellow. He is a consulting engineer, programs architect, and expertise fellow at Northrop Grumman; Cedric supplies radar experience for a number of labeled applications within the superior discipline of algorithms for onboard processing. He has a robust background in indicators processing and programs structure, enabling him to innovate and contribute pivotal processing methods that help a number of applications of nationwide significance. He additionally brings area acquisition expertise to the Intelligence group and the Department of Defense. Additionally, Cedric has achieved a fellow expertise standing at Northrop Grumman. He is revered by his colleagues and clients and is an energetic mentor to junior engineers within the Northrop Grumman skilled mentoring program.

“Believing in yourself is key to success—failure is only an opportunity to learn from your mistakes. I am honored to receive this award because I’m a first-generation engineer in my family and the youngest of nine children. I always enjoyed building thongs as a child, so engineering was a natural fit. Although challenging, by having an opportunity to attend university and graduate in engineering and graduate programs, I was able to build the confidence to master the challenging courses with support from my family, mentors, and especially my wife.”

As a high quality lead at Sandia National Laboratories, Danielle Stephenson leads a group of system engineers to stop, detect, and scale back the danger of nuclear weapon deterioration. In addition, she is a principal analysis and growth engineer and subject material skilled for surety engineering and weapons high quality employees and the communication hub for patrons. In addition to skilled growth, Ms. Stephenson has been deeply concerned in her group, taking part in occasions that improve curiosity in STEM schooling and careers.

“Throughout my 15-plus yr profession, I’ve persistently requested myself the next questions: Am I making n influence, and am I fulfilled in my profession? Asking myself these questions has helped me understand the significance of publicity, preparation, persistence, and the flexibility to adapt. These moments of self-reflection have given me a greater understanding of my pursuits and skillset, permitting me to problem myself with out worry of the end result. It is crucial to mirror and test in with your self and your targets once in a while. I’m extremely grateful for my mother and father, husband, lecturers, advisors, and mentors who’ve helped form my STEM profession.