Dr. Imelda Atencio, Laser Division Chief for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Directed Energy Directorate, speaks to the crowd during the Frank Bromilow Lecture Awards. The lecture took place Feb. 21, 2025, in Jett Hall at New Mexico State University where she received the 49th Frank Bromilow Lectureship Award and Honoria from New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering for her work at AFRL. Atencio has been with AFRL since 1987 and has worked on optical design, adaptive optics, optical communication and spent 19 years conducting research at the Starfire Optical range. Atencio received her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from New Mexico State University and went on to earn her master’s and doctoral degrees at the University of Arizona. Dr. Steve Stochaj, of the New Mexico State College of Engineering, nominated Atencio as an example of the possibilities that exist for engineering students. The Frank Bromilow Award was named after the dean of New Mexico State University’s College of Engineering from 1961 to 1974. Bromilow is credited with enhancing the quality of the college’s faculty and engineering program. The award is named after him to recognize his leadership, commitment and dedication to the college’s growth. (New Mexico State University / courtesy photo)
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