Nelda Lee, ’69 aerospace engineering, was named Woman of Distinction by Auburn’s Women’s Resource Center in April. The award was given to an alumna as part of the eighth annual Women’s Leadership Conference with the theme “Ties to the Past, Hope for the Future.”

Lee served as an F-15 test program manager for Boeing and was the first female engineer in flight test engineering for McDonnell Douglas, as well as the first woman to fly the F-15 Eagle. In addition to her decorated career, Boeing named Lee a trailblazer in the industry.

Lee remains active in the College of Engineering through her involvement with the 100 Women Strong program and continues to encourage female students to make their own mark in the engineering field.