Accelerating digital transformation through early career talent development
Explore the critical intersection of academic preparation and industry needs in commercial aerospace.
View this on-demand discussion featuring industry veteran Todd Tuthill, Vice President of Aerospace, Defense and Marine Industry at Siemens Digital Industries Software; George Halow, Engineering Professor at the University of Michigan and emerging talent Gowdham Murugan, an aerospace engineering student and research assistant. Together, they explore the critical intersection of academic preparation and industry needs in commercial aerospace.
Panel highlights
- Understanding the evolving skill set requirements in modern aerospace engineering
- Bridging theoretical knowledge with practical industry applications
- The role of digital transformation in shaping future aerospace careers
- How universities and industry can collaborate to create meaningful early-career opportunities
This dynamic conversation will provide valuable insights for:
- University faculty and administrators
- Engineering students
- Industry professionals
- Academic program developers
Learn how we can collectively work to close the skills gap and prepare the next generation of aerospace professionals for immediate impact in their early careers.
Meet the speakers
Todd Tuthill
Vice President, Aerospace, Defense and Marine Industry
Todd Tuthill is an expert in digital transformation and enterprise solution strategies and is a leader in developing industry-academic partnerships. He has over 25 years of experience in the aerospace and defense industry.
Professor George Halow
Professor, Aerospace Engineering
George F. Halow has been a professor of practice in aerospace engineering since 2019, after a distinguished career as an executive at Ford Motor Company. At Ford, he held numerous positions in engineering, manufacturing and strategy including chief program engineer of Expedition, Navigator, Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car and Ranger.
Gowdham Murugan
Aerostructures design engineering intern
Gowdham Murugan is a student of aerospace, aeronautical and astronautical engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU). In addition to his current internship at General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, he is the lead aerodynamics and composites engineer for Aztec Electric Racing, a Formula SAE team at SDSU.