The Grainger College of Engineering Hall of Fame Fireside Chat
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- Grainger College of Engineering
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- Registration
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- Alexa Ashenhurst
- alexaa@illinois.edu
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- 217-300-7752
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- Grainger Engineering: Special Events Calendar
The Grainger College of Engineering invites you to a fireside chat with The Grainger College of Engineering 2026 Hall of Fame Inductees John L. Anderson and Mary McDowell.
These distinguished Illinois alumni and engineers will share insights on their career journeys, lessons learned and perspectives on emerging challenges in the field of engineering.
About the speakers
John L. Anderson ('69, M.S., '71, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering) was president of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) from 2019-25. He was elected to the NAE in 1992 for his research on colloidal hydrodynamics and membrane transport processes. His academic career spanned 48 years. He has served as president of the Illinois Institute of Technology and held senior leadership roles at Case Western Reserve University and Carnegie Mellon's College of Engineering.
Mary T. McDowell ('86, B.S., Computer Science) has led global, multi-national organizations through significant business and technology transformations during her more than 30 years as a technology industry executive. She is an experienced CEO, board director, chair and committee chair. She has served on the Grainger Engineering Board of Visitors since 2000 and was appointed as chair of the board in 2023.
For additional information or to request accommodations, please contact alexaa@illinois.edu, Alexa Ashenhurst, Assistant Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement.