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Mechanical engineer is among the newest members of the , the organization announced Feb. 10.

McDowell is one . Election to the NAE is among the highest professional recognitions for engineers and an honor bestowed on just 2,900 professionals worldwide. New members are nominated and voted on by the Academy’s existing membership.

McDowell is Â鶹Çø Tech’s 50th NAE member. He is Regents’ Professor Emeritus in the and the .