Ada Pressman (1927 - 2003)
Pressman graduated with a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Ohio State University in 1950.- She is recognized for her breakthroughs in improving the precision and reliability of sensors and controls.
- Pressman was honoured as one of the United States' outstanding experts in power plant controls, process instrumentation.
- Recognized for significantly improving the safety for both coal-fired and nuclear plants, her work has positively impacted both workers and local residents.
- In honour of her work, Pressman received the Society of Women Engineers’ achievement award in 1976, principally due to her immense contribution in the field of power control systems engineering.
Text: SWE. 2015. Ada Pressman. [Online] Available at: <https://swe.org/membership/swes-past-presidents/ada-pressman/> [Accessed May 6 2020]
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Author: Mohammad Alalami (2020) LJMU Student
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