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Rockwell Collins helps inspire women in engineering event
- Nan Mattai serves as honorary co-chair for 24-hour Global Marathon event
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (March 08, 2010) - Nan Mattai, senior vice president of engineering and technology for Rockwell Collins, will be a featured presenter in the
sixth annual Global Marathon, hosted by the National Engineers Week Foundation, on March 10 and 11. The event features women in engineering and technology from all over the world who will gather to celebrate
and promote engineering.
Mattai and Leslie Jones, senior vice president and chief information officer of Motorola, Inc., are serving as honorary chairs
of the 24-hour global event. Mattai hosted a kickoff event at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago on Feb. 25, and is also presenting
a segment on Rockwell Collins' approach to the challenges facing women in the engineering field.
Nan Mattai, Senior Vice President of Engineering and Technology, Rockwell Collins and featured presenter for the Global Marathon:
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"Women are still underrepresented in engineering and technology, yet they have so much to offer," said Mattai. "The Global
Marathon provides young women with access to role models who have been successful in their fields and who are eager to share
their stories."
The Global Marathon, targeted to college-age and professional women, as well as young women in middle and high school, features
48 activities, including webcasts, live events, Internet chats, teleconferencing and pre-recorded sessions. All will be available
to a worldwide audience.
Learn more about the Global Marathon, including how to participate.
Rockwell Collins (NYSE: COL) is a pioneer in the development and deployment of innovative communication and aviation electronic
solutions for both commercial and government applications. Our expertise in flight deck avionics, cabin electronics, mission
communications, information management and simulation and training is delivered by nearly 20,000 employees, and a global service
and support network that crosses 27 countries. To find out more, please visit www.rockwellcollins.com.
Media Contact:
Pam Tvrdy
319.295.0591 office
319.431-0951 cell
pjtvrdy@rockwellcollins.com
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