The Dr. Lydia W. Thomas Legacy Award – US Black Engineer
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on December 19, 2023
Dr. Lydia Thomas, who was named the 2003 Black Engineer of the Year, served as the CEO of Noblis, Inc. from 1996 to 2007. Noblis is a non-profit corporation that focuses on advanced engineering science and technology research.
Before her tenure at Noblis, Dr. Thomas held several leadership positions at The MITRE Corporation, including senior vice president, vice president, and technical director. MITRE is a non-profit organization that provides government agencies with systems engineering, research and development, and information technology support.