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==Biography==
==Biography==


===Early life===
===Educational Background===
Austin was born in [[The Bronx|Bronx]] in 1954 to a barber and was the middle of all three sisters. She graduated from the [[Bronx High School of Science]]. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from [[Franklin & Marshall College]], master’s degree in systems engineering and mathematics from the [[University of Pittsburgh]], and a doctorate in systems engineering from the [[University of Southern California]].
Austin graduated from the [[Bronx High School of Science]]. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from [[Franklin & Marshall College]], master’s degree in systems engineering and mathematics from the [[University of Pittsburgh]], and a doctorate in systems engineering from the [[University of Southern California]].


===Career===
===Career===
She is a member of the [[National Academy of Engineering]], a fellow of the [[American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics]], and a member of the [[International Academy of Astronautics]]. From June 2001 through December 2003 she was a senior vice president of the [[Engineering and Technology Group]] and became him again from January 1 to April 1 of 2004. Prior to it, she was a general manager for both the [[Electronic Systems Division]] and [[Military Satellite Communications|MILSATCOM]].<ref name=ccst>{{cite web|url= http://www.ccst.us/ccstinfo/council/bios/austin.php|title=Wanda Austin|publisher=[[California Council on Science and Technology]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref> In 2009 she was named Black Engineer of the Year and that same year Dr. Austin also served as a member of [[NASA Advisory Council]] and [[U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee]], both of which were [[White House]] commissioned.<ref name=horatioalger>{{cite web|url= https://www.horatioalger.org/members_info.cfm?memberid=AUS12|title=Wanda M. Austin|accessdate= October 7, 2013}}</ref> In 2010 the White House have appointed her to be [[Defense Science Board]] member and in 2011 she was elected as Fellow of the [[American Academy of Arts and Sciences]].{{citation needed|date=October 2013}} In 2012 she won [[Horatio Alger Award]].<ref name=horatioalger/>
Austin is a member of the [[National Academy of Engineering]], a fellow of the [[American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics]], and a member of the [[International Academy of Astronautics]]. From June 2001 through December 2003 she was a senior vice president of the [[Engineering and Technology Group]] and became him again from January 1 to April 1 of 2004. Prior to it, she was a general manager for both the [[Electronic Systems Division]] and [[Military Satellite Communications|MILSATCOM]].<ref name=ccst>{{cite web|url= http://www.ccst.us/ccstinfo/council/bios/austin.php|title=Wanda Austin|publisher=[[California Council on Science and Technology]]|accessdate=October 7, 2013}}</ref> In 2009 she was named Black Engineer of the Year and that same year Dr. Austin also served as a member of [[NASA Advisory Council]] and [[U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee]], both of which were [[White House]] commissioned.<ref name=horatioalger>{{cite web|url= https://www.horatioalger.org/members_info.cfm?memberid=AUS12|title=Wanda M. Austin|accessdate= October 7, 2013}}</ref> In 2010 the White House have appointed her to be [[Defense Science Board]] member and in 2011 she was elected as Fellow of the [[American Academy of Arts and Sciences]].{{citation needed|date=October 2013}} In 2012 she won [[Horatio Alger Award]].<ref name=horatioalger/>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 14:58, 30 October 2013

Dr.
Wanda Austin
Born1954 (age 69–70)
The Bronx, New York
NationalityU.S.
OccupationEngineer
Engineering career
DisciplineAerospace
Institutions
Engineering career

Wanda Austin is the President and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation, leading architect for the nation’s national security space programs. The Aerospace Corporation has nearly 3,700 employees and annual revenues of more than $850 million. She assumed this position on January 1, 2008.[1]

Biography

Educational Background

Austin graduated from the Bronx High School of Science. She earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Franklin & Marshall College, master’s degree in systems engineering and mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, and a doctorate in systems engineering from the University of Southern California.

Career

Austin is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, a fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, and a member of the International Academy of Astronautics. From June 2001 through December 2003 she was a senior vice president of the Engineering and Technology Group and became him again from January 1 to April 1 of 2004. Prior to it, she was a general manager for both the Electronic Systems Division and MILSATCOM.[2] In 2009 she was named Black Engineer of the Year and that same year Dr. Austin also served as a member of NASA Advisory Council and U.S. Human Space Flight Plans Committee, both of which were White House commissioned.[3] In 2010 the White House have appointed her to be Defense Science Board member and in 2011 she was elected as Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.[citation needed] In 2012 she won Horatio Alger Award.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Wanda Austin's Biography at the Aerospace Corporation web site".
  2. ^ "Wanda Austin". California Council on Science and Technology. Retrieved October 7, 2013.
  3. ^ a b "Wanda M. Austin". Retrieved October 7, 2013.

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