Eric E. Schmidt
credits his aerospace engineering degree as the foundation of his more than three decades in the aerospace industry. As a student, he began working at the Air Force Rocket Lab, applying classroom principles to real-world rocket science and developing a career in research and development. After more than a decade at the Rocket Lab, he co-founded Exquadrum which literally and metaphorically means: “out of the box”. Eric is a member of the Engineering Hall of fame; former President of the Dean of engineering’s Advisory Board, and mentor.