The International Test & Evaluation Association Francis Scott Key Chapter

1. The International Test & Evaluation Association Francis Scott Key Chapter February Luncheon Event Featuring Special Guest Speaker: Ms. Darlene Mosser-Kerner Deputy Director, Capabilities Development Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DT&E) Integrating T&E into DoD Acquisition Contracts Ms. Darlene Mosser-Kerner has over 20 years of test and evaluation experience at the Department of Defense and NASA. Ms. Mosser-Kerner is currently the Deputy Director for Capabilities Development within the DASD (DT&E), focal point within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) for technical systems evaluation and DT&E matters. Prior to her current position, she served as the Chief Engineer on the NASA Systems Research Aircraft responsible for over 30 flight test projects involving advanced flight systems. She served as an Assistant Senior Technical Advisor at Edwards Air Force Base. She obtained program management experience with the Naval Air Systems Command. Ms. Mosser-Kerner began her career as an electrical engineer and flight test engineer qualifying as flight crew in high performance aircraft performing advanced systems research development and testing. She has received numerous awards including an Aviation Week & Technology Laurels Award and the DoD 2007 Civilian Tester of the Year. Ms. Mosser-Kerner has a Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering and a Masters Degree in Technology Management. She is a member of two academic engineering honor societies. Where: Aberdeen Clarion Hotel (980 Hospitality Way, Aberdeen, MD 21001, 410-273-6300) When: Wednesday, February 2, 2011(Check-in & Networking @ 1115, Lunch served @ 1145) Cost: $15 payable by cash or check at the door (opened to members and nonmembers) RSVP: John Schab by COB Monday, Jan 31 at john.schab@gtri.gatech.edu For more information on ITEA contact: John Schab, ITEA Chapter President, john.schab@gtri.gatech.edu