BETHESDA, Md., March 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Lockheed
Martin (NYSE: LMT) engineers were recognized with Asian American
Engineer of the Year (AAEOY) awards during the 2015 AAEOY Awards
Gala held in Los Angeles on
Saturday, Feb. 28.
At the gala several Asian-American professionals from leading
U.S. technology companies, research institutions and the U.S. armed
forces were recognized for their achievements and leadership in the
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) community.
"We're proud to have our talented employees recognized with
these prestigious awards for the great work they're doing in
support of our national security and our communities," said
Marillyn Hewson, Lockheed Martin
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In an industry
driven by innovation, we are at our best when we leverage the
knowledge, capability and creativity of people with a broad range
of backgrounds and experiences."
Among this year's winners were:
- Mahesh
Kalva of Lockheed Martin Information Systems &
Global Solutions in Rockville,
Maryland, who received the Asian
American Executive of the Year Award. Kalva currently leads
technology and engineering for a business unit that employs over
1,000 engineers, technologists, health care professionals and
scientists.
- Dr. YC Yiu of Lockheed Martin Space
Systems in Sunnyvale, California,
who received the Asian American Engineer of
the Year Award. As a recognized expert in shock, vibration and
spacecraft dynamics, Dr. Yiu was recognized for his contributions
to the success of many critical space systems.
- Dr. Somuri Prasad of Sandia National
Laboratories in Albuquerque, New
Mexico, who received the Asian American
Engineer of the Year Award. Dr. Prasad was recognized for his
pioneering contributions to the science and applications of
tribology (interacting surfaces in relative motion), and mentorship
of graduate students, postdoctoral associates and early career
staff.
- Tina
Lim of Lockheed Martin Space Systems in Sunnyvale, California, who received the
Asian American Most Promising Engineer
Award. Lim was recognized for her technical achievements in
missile technology and her commitment to enhancing STEM education
for young women.
- Dr. Patrick
Feng of Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, who received the
Asian American Most Promising Engineer
Award. Dr. Feng was recognized for his groundbreaking
contributions to the field of organic-based radiation detection
materials, and exemplary technical leadership in collaborative new
program development.
Launched in 2002 by the Chinese Institute of
Engineers-USA, the AAEOY Award
honors outstanding Asian-American professionals in science and
engineering for their leadership, technical achievement and
remarkable public service. Past recipients included Nobel
laureates, academia, key corporate executives and astronauts.
Lockheed Martin recognizes diversity and inclusion as business
imperatives. In a highly competitive market, the Corporation is
committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone is able
to voice their ideas and apply their abilities and skills to solve
some of the world's toughest challenges.
Headquartered in Bethesda,
Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace
company that employs approximately 112,000 people worldwide and is
principally engaged in the research, design, development,
manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology
systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for
2014 were $45.6 billion.
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