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(CEC) Professor Janis Terpenny has joined the National Science Foundation Division of (CMMI) where she will serve in the expert role and lead in the creation of CMMI鈥檚 Manufacturing System Integration program.
Terpenny came to the CEC in April as a professor with joint appointments in the and the
She says the CEC鈥檚 growth and abundant opportunities are a big part of what drew her to the college.听 鈥淢ason is very open to new ideas, innovation not only in research but in new programs and how we prepare the next generation 鈥 work with industry and community partners.听 All fit my passions well,鈥 says Terpenny.
She is well known for her research on smart integrated systems and processes for design and manufacturing and her innovations and research in engineering design education. Her commitment to diversity and inclusion stems from personal experiences, and professional accomplishments. Terpenny is dedicated to inspiring, mentoring, and enabling diverse and inclusive education, research, and work environments.