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Andrew Poush
Class of 1992 | 2008-09-05
BSAE '92 - My wife and I are living in Roanoke, VA with our daughter (born in 2000) and two sons (born in 2005 & 2006). In 2007 I began work with TM GE Automation Systems and now am doing Systems Automation Engineering for steel mills. I would like to hear from any of my old classmates from '91 and '92, especially the teammates with whom I designed the Protar XLP (winning entry in the 1992 AIAA aircraft design competition). |
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Diane V DeWalt Smith
Class of 1987 | 2008-08-08
National Account Rep for Daimler |
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Julien Pierru
Class of 2005 | 2008-08-01
Returned from Iraq, about to start at SEG. |
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Eric Yarrow
Class of 1996 | 2008-03-31
03/22/07 - Son Tyler Gabriel Born
02/16/06 - Daughter Emersyn Hannah born
03/13/04 - Married Jennifer |
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Coelle M. Schott
Class of 2001 | 2008-03-19
I spent the past few years as the lead mechanical engineer in Integration and Testing. That position offered multiple launch campaign trips and a lot of leadership experience. I am currently working and learning something new in payload design of satellites. I recently finished class 9 of 12 working on a master’s degree in Engineering Management and Systems Engineering at GWU! |
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Brendan McCullers
Class of 1999 | 2008-01-26
I'm a pilot for Northrop Grumman flying a CE750 and a CE560XL and based at Baltimore (BWI). |
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Adam Beauregard
Class of 1996 | 2008-01-07
I currently work as a Systems Engineer. My job involves analyzing and creating requirements documents for engineering projects.
I am doing my Masters Degree at Florida Tech. My major is Systems Engineering, which is nice since it is what I currently do at work.
Send me an e-mail if you want to talk!
Adam
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Chuck Boyer
Class of 1998 | 2007-10-22
Samantha Mae was born in September of 2003. Caleb Charles was born in March of 2006. I'm currently working as the Director of Operations at Edge Media, Inc. in Reston VA. Come visit my website at http://boyersnet.com. |
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Christopher J. Duke
Class of 1998 | 2007-09-05
Who else among us bore witness to that spectacle of man-among men presented before us this past Saturday? I am of course referring to that vision in a hardhat, dutifully serving as eye candy on the shipyard docks. I am speaking of a man known as Patrick J. Ryan (Class of 1998). He has done us all proud and served the entire Hokie Nation by proclaiming the virtue of our Alma Mater while still honoring his duties to his employer with two simple words. Bravo, PJR, "Virginia Tech" Indeed! |
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Aria Wibisono
Class of 1995 | 2007-08-27
working on a doctorate in international relations |
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Patrick J. Ryan
Class of 1998 | 2007-06-29
Daughter, Abigail Virginia Ryan, born Jul 13, 2006. Presented with Doug Ensor Award (Young Engineer of the Year on the Virginia Peninsula) in Feb, 2007. |
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Brian Wolf
Class of 2002 | 2007-06-26
Was married to Jennifer on August 19, 2006. |
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Laura Kraucunas
Class of 2003 | 2007-04-23
Married to Colin (CE '01) in September 2005. |
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Elbert G. Adamos
Class of 2000 | 2007-02-21
I work for NAVSEA Carderock, Combatant Craft Division. I am a test engineer for the Test & Evaluation Section working on various small craft projects for the Navy, Special Warfare, Marine Corps, USCG, Army, and other military organizations. I married my wife Nichole in September 2003 and we now live in Suffolk, VA. We currently have two great kids, Brandon (Dec 2004) and Kaden (Sept 2006)! Needless to say, life is busy. |
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David Hall, 1Lt, USAF
Class of 2003 | 2006-09-25
Jen, Katie (7 months), and I are now in Dayton, OH. I'm stationed at Wright Patterson AFB and am beginning an Aero Masters program at the Air Force Institute of Technology. |
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Tore Eikenes
Class of 1996 | 2006-09-24
In May 2005 I got promoted to captain for Excel Airways (www.xl.com), flying the B737-800. In December my wife and I had our first child, our son Matti, born Dec 3rd 2005. In January 2006 I joined British Airways as a first officer, and I now fly the B777 all over the world. Fly-by-wire rules! |
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Gregory J. Goodhart
Class of 1983 | 2006-09-15
Mr. Goodhart received Matin NOVA award, coropration's highest recoginition for indiviual or team achivement. |
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Clinton Plaisted
Class of 1999 | 2006-03-20
I presently work (Jan 2004-now) on Expendable Launch Vehicles (ELV) as a Flight Controls Engineer at a.i. solutions, Inc. in the Launch Services Program, Mission Analysis Branch at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. My job here includes mission analysis for integration of spacecraft to launch vehicles, certification of ELV flight control systems, and day-of-launch flight control operations (e.g. on-console for winds). I'm a Lifetime Senior Member of AIAA (Chair of Central Florida Section) and a member of IEEE (and the IEEE/Control System Society Technical Committee on Aerospace Controls). My wife Gretchen and I live in Orlando, FL.
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John F. Woodall
Class of 1995 | 2006-02-02
- Daughter: Madeline Elizabeth, born 3/12/2003
- Son: Owen Russell, born 4/8/2005
- MS Mech. Eng., George Washington University, 2001
- Licensed Professional Engineer, No. 035853 (VA), 2001
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Adam Dubinskas
Class of 2003 | 2006-01-22
Spent the past 2 yrs working on F-22 Raptor program in Marietta,GA ... I've recently been loaned out to the Advanced Development Program(Skunk Works)! |
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Jeanette Elliott
Class of 1995 | 2005-11-22
Adoption of second child, Arina Elliott (21 months), in January from Russia. First child, Abigail, is 6. |
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Wenonah Sumner
Class of 2003 | 2005-08-30
Justin Hlavin, OE '02, and I will be wed on October 8, 2005 in Norfolk, Virginia. |
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Frederick Garrett
Class of 1988 | 2005-08-03
Birth of a son on December 18, 2002 Luke Christopher |
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Luke Scharf
Class of 2001 | 2005-05-16
This is a test record. |
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Madhu Kapania
Class of 1951 | 2005-04-12
This is Just a Application Test. |
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Chittiappa Muthanna
Class of 2002 | 2004-12-20
Moved to the Netherlands and am at the Laboratory for Aero & Hydrodynamics at the Technical University of Delft. Working to develop a measuring device capable of detecting aerodynamic forces on a particle near a solid surface by means of Atomic Force Microscopy techniques. |
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Mark Wilkening
Class of 2001 | 2004-12-19
After graduation I was commissioned in the Navy and attended flight school for two years. I finally got winged in May of 2003 and now fly E-2C Hawkeyes out of Point Mugu, CA. |
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Mike Ales
Class of 2001 | 2004-12-14
Left Northrop Grumman Ship Systems (Ingalls) in March 2002. I've been teaching at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy since. |
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J. Madison Drake
Class of 1971 | 2004-11-09
J.M., Highty Tighty Class of 71 is a Registered Professional Engineer in mechanical engineering. He is currently a Systems Engineer in the Systems Engineering and Analysis Division of the U.S. Dept of Energy’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve. He is a Federal Quality Examiner serving in both the President’s Quality Award Program in 2000, and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Performance Excellence Award Program in 1998 and 1999. He served as the President of the Louisiana Engineering Society from 2002-03. and the Chairman of the Leadership council of the New Orleans Federal Performance Excellence Council from 2002-04. He is a Certified Quality Engineer by the American Society for Quality. He has served as the President of the Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair from 1996 to 1999. He worked at the NASA Michoud Assembly Facility on the Space Shuttle External Tanks from 1982 to 1992. J. M., and ROTC graduate of Tech was an officer in U.S. Army from 1971 to 1976. His interests include home computers, digital photography, tennis, and travel. He is married. He and his wife, Marlane live in New Orleans LA. |
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Cdr. Ian B. Refo
Class of 1968 | 2004-11-02
Retired from U.S. Navy in 1991 after 22 years and presently a pilot for American Airlines, flying B-767's. |
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Major Patrick C. Wade, Ph.D
Class of 1993 | 2004-11-02
Masters in Aerospace Engineering, May 97' and Doctorate of Philosophy from AFIT March 03'. Wife Karen Ann and 2 daughters, Emma 3 1/2 and Anna 1 yr. |
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Robert E. Satterthwaite
Class of 1965 | 2004-11-02
Retired April, 2004 from Hernandez Engineering as VA Technical Operations Manager. |
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Nicholas Cummings
Class of 2001 | 2004-10-21
I'm currently working on ground processing of Space Station Outboard Trusses (Power Modules). Other shuttle payloads i've worked were the last hubble servicing mission and the STS-107 mission.
On a personal note, i'm getting married in april '05. |
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Joshua King
Class of 1999 | 2004-10-15
Just completed a tour onboard USS Los Angeles (SSN 688) out of Pearl Harbor, HI. Currently assigned to Villanova Naval ROTC as the Sophomore Advisor. |
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Christine Sanchez
Class of 2000 | 2004-09-30
After graduation I worked for Booz Allen Hamilton for three years serving the Coast Guard. Had alot of fun, but decided to pursue alternative career interests. Following my passions, I accepted Temple University's offer to study Sport and Exercise Psychology and obtain a teaching assistantship. I will receive a Master's of Education in Sport and Exercise Psychology which is really "Performance Psychology" based. I hope to work with not only athletes, but also with the corporate/military industry on how to enhance one's performance in the workplace. Everything we do is 80% mental! I am currently trying to work with the Navy on "how to better mentaly prepare aircrew for survival situations". |
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Bragi Baldursson
Class of 1998 | 2004-07-21
Worked at ABAQUS in Rhode Island for 3 years. Moved back home to Iceland and now work in telecommunications and deal with GPRS technology and higher bandwidth carrying systems. I have two kids with my Norwegian wife that I met at tech. Martin Oli (4 yrs) and Kristina (2 yrs).
Now working for an MRO (airline industry) as Manager Engineering.
Cheers, Bragi |
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Brian Shepard
Class of 2002 | 2004-06-16
Working in Arlington Virginia as a contractor to the Missile Defense Agency. Current position involves Systems Engineering and Analysis concerning Homeland Defense of Ballistic Missiles. Provide direct customer support to government and military officials.
Married July 3rd, 2004 to Dietra Denee' Brown in Springfield, Virginia.
May pursue career in education as well as traveling to foreign countries. |
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David A. Dress
Class of 1981 | 2004-05-17
Recently named Chief of Operations for the Major Wind Tunnels at NASA Langley. |
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Daniel Ginty
Class of 1992 | 2004-05-07
Worked as a Flight Operations Engineer for Continental Airlines for 5 years. I decided I needed an office with a better view, so I became an airline pilot for the same company. I'm currently flying the 50 seat Embraer jet out of Houston, TX and loving it. I got married 2 years ago. I'm looking forward to getting in touch with any former classmates - feel free to send me an e-mail! |
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David E. Cohen
Class of 1998 | 2004-05-03
Married Andrea DiCarlo 4/25/98. Daughter Claire Emily born 4/7/01. Second daughter due July, 2004. |
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Dale M. Davis
Class of 1972 | 2004-03-24
Fellow in National Society of Professional Engineers |
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David F. Baker
Class of 1989 | 2004-03-24
Ph.D in Atmospheric & Ocean Sciences from Princeton University, 2000 |
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Charles E. Wayne
Class of 1967 | 2004-03-24
Retired from Lockheed Martin on January 1, 2004 |
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Dale S. Jenkins
Class of 1956 | 2004-03-24
Retired as staff engineer with Lockheed Missiles & Space Company |
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Azriel Lorber
Class of 1974 | 2004-03-24
Co-Authored "Theater Ballistic Missile Defense" and "Misguided Weapons-Technological Failure & Surprise on the Battlefield" |
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Larry R. Marshall
Class of 1974 | 2004-03-24
Research spans CFD, Fiber & Polymer Science & Electrodynamics |
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Nick Moga
Class of 1976 | 2004-03-24
Helped organizing Highlands Community Bank of Covington and serves on Board of Directors. |
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Douglas B. Cross
Class of 1951 | 2004-03-24
Douglas B. Cross passed away Nov., 18, 2002 and was retired from Lockheed Martin where he was Sr. Aerospace Engineer. |
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Heather Will
Class of 2000 | 2004-01-28
wedding - June 5, 2004 to Scott Beman ('01)
Medical School graduation - May 22, 2004 |
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Korin Strome
Class of 2001 | 2003-10-21
My first assignments with ExxonMobil were offshore installation projects concentrated in the Gulf of Mexico. I then worked on planning efforts for projects off the West Coast of Africa and recently completed a 6 month rotation assignment as a field engineer working offshore Equatorial Guinea on installation vessels performing subsea work. I am now living and working in Singapore on a year and half assignment as the Area Construction Coordinator for the projects ExxonMobil is building in Singapore and Malaysia. The projects consist of Offshore platforms, jackets, topsides and ships. |
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Mike Baker
Class of 1972 | 2003-10-06
Started in the class of '66, in mechanical engineering, and worked to get some ocean engineering classes taught. |
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Thomas J. Feeney
Class of 1984 | 2003-08-09
Assigned the role of Project/Planning Manager for Test Engineering at Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control - Orlando |
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Scott C. Asbury
Class of 1989 | 2003-08-02
Scott Asbury has been promoted to Program Manager of the Ozone Mapping and Profiler Suite (OMPS) Program at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. in Boulder, Colorado. The OMPS is a suite of electro-optical instruments that will fly on the National Polar-orbiting Operational Envrionmetnal Satellite System (NPOESS) to measure how much ozone is in our atmosphere and how the ozone concentration varies with altitude. |
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Jeffrey M. Jacques
Class of 2001 | 2003-06-27
Getting ready for F135 First Engine to Test in September. |
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David E. Reubush
Class of 1969 | 2003-04-13
Next X-43A Hypersonic Demonstrator flight at Mach 7 scheduled for August/September time frame. |
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Brian Holz
Class of 1986 | 2003-03-11
Recently joined Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp. in November 2002. Management and technical lead for BATC's micro satellite development. |
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Carl G. Schaefer, Jr.
Class of 1990 | 2003-03-06
Recently left my consulting firm, FutureLink, Inc., for the Program Manager, Vertical Take Off (VTOL) Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV's) at Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation. |
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Adam Harvey
Class of 2001 | 2003-03-04
Got married in December of 2002. |
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Masoud Rais-Rohani
Class of 1991 | 2003-02-18
Promoted to the rank of Professor, August 2002
Received MSU Alumni Association's Outstanding Upper-Level Teaching Award, May 2002 |
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Joel R. Prater
Class of 2002 | 2003-02-14
currently directly supporting engineering issues with the FA/18E/F Superhornet propulsion system, the General Electric F414-GE-400 engine |
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Rajiv Thareja
Class of 1996 | 2003-02-14
Rajiv is ERP Director at Cognizant, where he leads the ERP Practice in SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle and JD Edwards consulting. He earned his MS and PhD in AOE Engineering from the AOE Dept, subsequently worked at NASA Langley, earned an MBA from the Wharton School, and then worked at SAP America and SAP Labs. He lives in Saratoga, CA with his wife Anu and 7 year old daughter Nikita. |
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