Dr. Angela Trego, PE, PMP, FHEA improves technical organizations’ ability to retain employees and increase diversity, unlocking their unlimited potential through speaking, training and coaching. In 2018, she was recognized as one of the top teachers at Utah Valley University and won the Faculty Excellence Award where she supported the development of both the mechanical engineering and project management programs. Angela was one of Utah Business’s 2010 “30 Women to Watch” and won the “Rising Star” award at the 2009 Women Tech Council celebration. She had taught as an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University, Brigham Young University and the Australian Defence Force Academy. As a senior manager at Varian Medical Systems, she led the research and development group. Previously, Dr. Trego was a director of engineering at ATK Launch Systems developing new rockets and prior to that a principal engineer for Boeing Phantom Works working on corporate wide structural health monitoring programs. Dr. Trego has two patents and is the author of over 90 publications and presentations ranging from the development of passive damping techniques using composites to the development of engaged teaching methodologies. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a BS, MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Angela is both a licensed professional engineering (Washington State) and a certified project management professional. Angela is an associate fellow member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, executive board of directors for Empower Playgrounds Inc., executive board of SAMPE Utah Chapter, advisory board for the Leonardo museum, previously served on the executive board of the Women Tech Council, as a member of the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Inclusion, Diversity and Equity committee for the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. More information about Angela can be found on her website at www.angelatrego.com.
From a practical perspective, we teach introductory aeronautics and propulsion short courses to anyone working directly or indirectly in the field of aviation.
Why Take A Course with Practical Aero?
More than ever, today’s aircraft are complex systems requiring skilled professionals to combine their specific expertise into a fully integrated vehicle. The professionals who engineer, test, manufacture, and in any way support these aircraft are accomplished specialists, but often lack an overall understanding of the airplane system as a whole. Fundamental understanding of the airplane-engine system gives you improved ability to communicate more effectively and frame thinking beyond your area of expertise.