DyNAMC "Technology" August 2017 Issue 17 | Page 11

On the Cover OTHALENE LAWRENCE, Environmental Scientist/EERE Senior Diversity and STEM Program Lead became the first physical science technician to be hired by the Naval Research Laboratory amongst many other accomplishments; believes it is critical to have diversity in technology and include all parties involved in policy making especially when changes impact the habitat ones depend on. She takes pride in serving as an advocate for others as Vice President with the National Treasury Employees Union for Chapter 213. DyNAMC Media Coverage Presents .... NAMCO Speaks with Millennials on Operating as Minorities in the Corporate World National Association of Minority Companies Inc VP Govt. Affairs/Public Relations Douglas Phason spoke with students at Kennesaw State University on April 20, 2017. pages 12–13 Featuring Othalene Lawrence Othalene Lawrence shares her experiences as a scientist and STEM leader with the Dept. of Energy. pages 58–61 Blast from the Past .... May 2015 Has There Been Any Progress? You Decide DyNAMC Covers Revolutionary Push Tech 2020 Diversity + Inclusion = Innovation Summit page 14–15 9