Lt. Cmdr. Susan Faulkner - Society of Women Engineers

EMERGING LEADER AWARD
Lt. Cmdr. Susan Faulkner
U.S. Navy
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CITATION
For applying engineering
expertise and capabilities
to her responsibilities
on a daily basis and for
resourceful leadership
and adaptability.
136 SWE • CONFERENCE 2012
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