Alumni share their experiences with COE students at the 2006 networking event

In response to the great feedback received from last year’s event, the Engineering Alumni Association once again hosted a panel discussion and networking reception for College of Engineering students as part of 2006 National Engineers Week. This year’ panel included a diverse group of professionals with Civil, Electrical, Chemical, and Mechanical Engineering backgrounds, some with MBAs and law degrees, some entrepreneurs who started their own firms and some who have enjoyed careers in the corporate world. Many thanks to the following alumni for their willingness to share their time and experiences with tomorrows engineers!

• Linda Myrick (BCHE ‘77) – EAA President
  VP/GM, Scott Specialty Gases, Inc.
• Rob Allen (BME ’00, MBA ‘03) – Moderator
  Engineer, The Handler Corporation
• Chuck Hanna (BEE ’84)
  Director Wholesale Marketing and Business Development, Exelon Power Team
• Mark W. Hopkins (BME ’80)
  Six Sigma Black Belt, E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Co
• Thomas Kovach, Esq. (BCHE ’92)
  Associate, Commercial Litigation Practice, Pepper Hamilton LLP
• Lee Mikles (BEE ’90, MBA ‘01)
  President and CEO, The Archer Group
• Jennifer M. Penoza, P.E. (BCE ’99)
  Associate, Green Stone Engineering LLC
• George Sestak (BME ’72)
  Senior Project Manager, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP