Distinguished Engineering Alumnus
Award Recipient
Edward E. Hood Jr. — 1980
This outstanding alumnus earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Nuclear Engineering in 1952 and 1953, respectively. Following service in the United States Air Force, he joined the General Electric Company in 1957 as Design Engineer in the Flight Propulsion Division. At General Electric, he has established a record of original achievements which placed him at the top of one of the nation's largest corporations. He was recently appointed Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Officer of the General Electric Company.
Since his first assignment, he has held the following key positions: Head of the Supersonic Transport Project with responsibility for directing the design and development of this advanced technology engine; General Manager of the commercial Engine Division (in this assignment leading GE's re-entry in the commercial airline engine market) and Company Vice President; Vice President and Group Executive with responsibility for the company's International Group; Vice President and Group Executive of the Power Generation Business Group; and Senior Vice President and Sector Executive, Technical Systems and Materials Sector.
He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. Throughout the years, he has maintained close ties with his alma mater through the Alumni Association, which he actively supports.
Edward E. Hood Jr.