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BUSINESS NEWS WOMEN ENGINEERS AT HONEYWELL WIN TWO PRESTIGIOUS INDUSTRY AWARDS Two Honeywell employees who have helped shape the way the world flies – and how we explore beyond this world – are being honored by their peers. The Arizona women, Terri Taylor, senior engineering manager, and Jennifer Reich, principal engineer, are being recognized by the Society of Women Engineers this week for their individual contributions to the aerospace industry, STEM, and their communities. Terri Taylor is being honored with the Resnik Challenger Medal, named for Judith Resnik, an electrical engineer and longtime SWE member who was a mission specialist on the tragic 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger mission. This award acknowledges Taylor’s achievement of expanding space exploration through her invention of the application of spin-bearing technology for attitude control systems that steer, stabilize, and point a spacecraft. Her contributions to the technology over the past 27 years have provided reliable, longer-life spacecraft. From the Space Station to imagery satellite to weather satellites, along with undisclosed missions of national importance, Taylor’s impact cannot be overstated. Her passion has helped shape the way space is explored, and Taylor is just as passionate about helping to encourage and mentor young female engineers. Jennifer Reich is being honored with the Emerging Leader Award, which recognizes
MINSUR SELECTS JACOBS TO LEAD PRE- FEASIBILITY AND CONCEPTUAL STUDIES FOR TIN MINE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has been selected by Minsur S.A., one of the world’s largest tin producers, to perform the pre-feasibility and conceptual studies for the company’s proposed tin mine development project in Peru. Both the conceptual and pre- feasibility studies are being undertaken to extend the life of Minsur’s San Rafael tin processing facilities located near Puno, Peru. The objective of the pre-feasibility study is to define the highest value option for accessing the richest tin zone in the proposed project location and will include structural geology, geotechnical services, hydrogeology, and tunneling design. The conceptual study will include mine development, infrastructure, water management, metallurgical test support, and upgrades to the existing concentrator to process tin ore that also contains copper and silver. “Leveraging our 70 years of experience developing mining and metals projects, Jacobs delivers end-to-end project solutions to develop, expand and treat simple and complex ore bodies,” said Jacobs Mining and Minerals and Specialty Chemicals Senior Vice President and General Manager Andrew Berryman. “The partnered facility expansion of this project will support sustainability efforts for future production.”
female engineers who have “demonstrated outstanding technical excellence resulting in significant accomplishments.” Reich is an expert and leader in aerodynamic analysis using computational fluid dynamics tools to solve complex problems in the design and development of commercial and military aerospace products. She is an inventor on multiple patents related to aircraft cabin pressurization and engines. Reich is also a published technical author. Reich is committed to advancing women in engineering, in part through her work mentoring young girls aspiring to grow a STEM field career. She has been an SWE leader for years and is a founding leader of the Women at Honeywell Engineering Network, or WHEN, which creates networking and professional development opportunities for women engineers at Honeywell. “The men and women recognized this year have made significant contributions to the engineering community,” said Jonna Gerken, president of SWE. “They are leaders, inspiring the current and future generation of STEM professionals, and paving the way to empowerment for women engineers everywhere.” Taylor and Reichwere recognized at the Society of Women Engineers annual conference in Austin, Texas in October. The event annually draws more than 11,000 industry leaders.
CHRIS CATTON, from page 3
❚ ❚ Be prepared to illustrate your strengths with examples. ❚ ❚ Be yourself. To me, this is the most important thing of all. People like people who are easy to read and that is conveyed more clearly when you are being yourself. Confidence and an at-ease demeanor make the conversation much more com- fortable for everyone. ❚ ❚ Do not speak negatively of your current job or boss. Develop a positive way of describing why you want a change. ❚ ❚ Listen as much as you talk during the meeting. The give and take of information should be equal. ❚ ❚ Know when to stop talking. Sometimes nervousness causes people to ramble. It can be very difficult to stop talking for fear of silence. Knowing when to stop talking is a powerful communication tool and it shows confidence. ❚ ❚ Stay on topic. Going off on tangents is a difficult thing for people to experience. You don’t want them wondering, what were we talking about? Where were we? This muddles your message and is a big mistake. ❚ ❚ Look the part. Go with a neutral, polished look. Good shoes always help make a great impression. Have a great time and show off your best self! CHRIS CATTON is Zweig Group’s director of executive search. Contact her at ccatton@zweiggroup.com.
combination of the above? Obviously, the type of role you’re considering will help you know which skills to emphasize. ❚ ❚ Ask the person “what exactly do you need?” That question is a good start and generates a conversation that sets you up to then talk about the strengths you could bring to their com- pany. “Know when to stop talking. Sometimes nervousness causes people to ramble. It can be very difficult to stop talking for fear of silence. Knowing when to stop talking is a powerful communication tool and it shows confidence.” ❚ ❚ Have an objective. Be ready to tell them why you’re there and what you’re seeking. You’re both hoping that your objective matches their need! ❚ ❚ If it’s appropriate for the role, choose two or three projects that you’ve worked on that stand out for whatever reason; technically challenging, iconic, powerful learning experience, highlights profitability and successful time management. Whatever it is, have the descriptions ready and be specific about your role in those projects.
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