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The Department of Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics (ASE/EM) Academy of Distinguished Alumni in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin was established to honor graduates of the aerospace, computational and engineering mechanics programs who have led distinguished careers in industry, government or academia, and to recognize their outstanding accomplishments.

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Academy of Distinguished Alumni Board Members

Byron Tapley, Past President
Dan Deans, President
George Davis, Vice President
Andrea Chavez, Director of Membership
Clint Dawson, Permanent Secretary-Treasurer

2025 Sponsors

Thank you to our Gold Sponsors for supporting the 2025 banquet and induction ceremony:

George and Elizabeth Davis
Marsha and Wally Fowler
Tom and Mimi McKnight
Kenneth C. (K.C.) & Theresa S. Williams

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Contact Andrea Tinning for more information about the ASE/EM Academy of Distinguished Alumni.