HERNDON, Va., May 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- For career
achievements in engineering, Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:
NOC) Chris Jones, corporate
vice president and president, Northrop Grumman Technical Services,
was inducted into the Georgia Institute of
Technology's 2015 Academy of Distinguished Engineering
Alumni at an awards reception April
25.
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"I'm honored to receive this recognition," said Jones, who
graduated from the university in 1986 with a bachelor's degree in
aerospace engineering. "My time at Georgia
Tech impacted my career in numerous ways. As a Reserve
Officers' Training Corps cadet there, I gained a lifelong
appreciation for military service to our nation. The students,
professors and atmosphere at Georgia
Tech inspired in me a passion for achieving technical
excellence in the aerospace field."
Jones has remained active with Georgia
Tech since graduation, partnering with the university on
engineering research projects and recruiting events, as well as
helping develop and mentor young engineers through Science
Technology Engineering Mathematics initiatives. He is also a member
of the Georgia Tech Advisory Board.
Jones earned two master's degrees in aerospace engineering and
engineering management from the University of
Dayton and a doctorate degree in aerospace engineering from
the University of Maryland. He serves
on the board of directors of the National Action Council for
Minorities and the Air Force Association and on the board of
visitors of the Clark School of Engineering at the University of Maryland. He is a retired U.S. Air
Force officer and retired member of the Connecticut Air National
Guard.
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing
innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems,
cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and
commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
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