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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Panel

Specialty Track
Tuesday, June 8 12:15pm – 1:45pm
 47-02 Mind the Gap: Unlocking DE&I in Gas Turbine Engineering

Finding creative solutions and developing new product lines require diverse and talented teams, especially given the industry-wide push towards sustainable propulsion and power generation. There are challenges, however, in recruiting diverse employees as a result of the available talent pool and also in nurturing an inclusive culture in which all employees from all backgrounds can contribute and succeed. This panel will discuss some of the current challenges and highlight the keys to success in fostering and supporting an inclusive culture—especially in engineering—to help unlock the future of gas turbine design and research.

 

Moderators

Karen Thole

Karen Thole
The Pennsylvania State University

Eric J. Ruggiero

Eric J. Ruggiero
GE Aviation

Panelists

Joe Allen

Joe Allen
Chief Diversity Officer
GE Aviation

 

Chela Gage

Chela Gage
Senior Executive, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Pratt & Whitney

Mary Fitzpatrick

Mary FitzPatrick
Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion
Rolls Royce