Amy Nguyen, a computer scientist at the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team Program Office, received the Women of Color Outstanding Technical Contribution Award at the 2016 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Conference.
The award is presented to a scientist or engineer who has designed, developed, managed, or assisted in the development of a product, service, system, or intellectual property that is a substantial achievement in the field and of high value to society as a whole.
According to the Army, the Reprogramming Analysis Team takes care of Soldiers by rapidly responding to the changes, evolution, and complexity within the operational environment.
Amy was recognized for managing a project assigned to the Software Engineering Center, Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors Directorate. In this role, she streamlined processes and formalized software and firmware processes through new technical documentation.
“It was an honor to be among such an amazing and well-accomplished group of women,” said Nguyen. “The STEM event made me realize that many motivated and intelligent women are trying very hard to make a difference in our society, and I am very proud to be a part of that group.”
In 2020, Antonella Alunni won in the same award category. As a NASA aerospace engineer in the entry systems and vehicle development branch, Alunni stood out in her role as the lead systems engineer of Pterodactyl, a project that is designing guidance and control systems for deployable entry vehicles.
