HII workers earn STEM awards

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Thirteen employees from Huntington Ingalls Industries’ (HII) Ingalls, Miss., and Newport News shipbuilding divisions were recognized for achievements in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) during the 23nd annual Women of Color STEM Conference. Three employees received Technology All-Star awards, which recognize accomplished women of color from mid-level to advanced stages of their careers who have demonstrated excellence in the workplace and in their communities. They are Cathrine Huckleby, financial analyst, and Tania Johnson, technical electrical engineering manager, both of Ingalls; and Sharon Callahan of Newport News. Ten employees received Technology Rising Star awards, which recognize women who are helping to shape future technology. Eight of the 10 were from Ingalls: Monee Bronson, material planning coordinator; Kenya Cowan, administration generalist; Elzater Moffett, engineer; Anecia Moore, subcontracts manager; Marilyn Williams, accountant; and Michele Williams, planner and scheduler. Newport awardees included Natasha Diaz, foreman, and Anicia Freeman, IT systems engineer. HII was among the corporate sponsors that supported this year’s event, which was held this week in Detroit. (Source: HII 10/12/18)