Admiral Stephen Rochon is director of executive residence for the White House

U.S. Coast Guard Rear Admiral Stephen W. Rochon has a job that combines his skills and his passions: he’s director of the President’s executive residence at the White House and “chief usher,” the historic name for the post. The Admiral, as he’s still known, is the eighth person and the first...

EEs find jobs through internships and
co-ops

'Job markets are cyclical,” says Sandi Kerentoff, SVP of administration and human resources at Hughes (Germantown, MD). “Although the current market may not be ideal for a job seeker, it will only be a matter of time until we see it rebound.” Cliff Pemble, president and COO of Garmin...

Hispanics in IT find fascinating work

In the world of information technology, employers from government agencies to banks and retailers are looking for smart well-rounded college graduates who can bring new perspectives along with technical know-how, says Pablo Molina, associate VP of IT and campus CIO at Georgetown...

Purdue researcher receives Presidential award

West Lafayette, IN – Purdue University researcher and assistant professor of engineering education Monica Cox received a Presidential early career award for scientists and engineers in the fall of 2009. Cox’s research focuses on preparing engineering grad students for careers in academia and industry. “I am honored to receive this...

Prairie View A&M students get work and research experience

Prairie View A&M University (Prairie View, TX) is turning out top-flight engineers and computer scientists across a broad array of disciplines. The school is an historically black university. It provides research and work opportunities for students through partnerships with cutting edge...

Schlumberger has an ongoing need for engineering grads

Career advancement options are as diverse as the employees at Schlumberger (Houston, TX). Company employees hail from 140 countries and may work in eighty different countries. After a few years as a field engineer, a new grad hire can go to almost any niche of the company, from...

E.ON U.S. offers a progressive environment for engineers in energy

Engineering grads can expect to work on cutting-edge solutions at E.ON U.S. (Louisville, KY), an energy company that “values a clean environment and community involvement,” says Renea McClure, manager of employee diversity and college relations. E.ON U.S. owns two utility businesses.