Kayleen Lois Elizabeth Helms

Background

Helms, Kayleen Lois Elizabeth was born on April 17, 1964 in Milwaukee. Daughter of Richard Holland Black and Gertrude Ruby Helms.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Marquette University, 1988. Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1993. Doctor of Philosophy in Aerospace Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 2000.

Career

Administrative assistant Olsten Temporary Services, Milwaukee, 1982-1988. Debate and forensics coach Milwaukee Lutheran High School, 1986-1988. Receptionist, accountant Kravit, Waisbren & De Bruin, South Carolina, Milwaukee, 1987.

Waitress Hilton Hotel, 1987-1988. Banquet manager Hilton Hotel & Conference Center, College Station, Texas, 1988-1993. Mathematics instructor Blinn College, Bryan, 1993-1996.

Graduate teaching and research assistant aerospace engineering department Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1993-2000, lecturer, department aerospace engineering, since 2000. Mentor Mentors and Proteges Program, College Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, since 1995. Board directors Women in Engineering, Science and Technology Advisory Board, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University College Engineering, College Station, Women in Science and Engineering, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station.

Presenter in field.

Achievements

• Kayleen Lois Elizabeth Helms has been listed as a noteworthy aerospace engineer, educator, researcher by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Judge Navasota (Texas) High School of Science Fair, 1997. Member American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, American Society of Civil Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, SWE, American Society for Engineering Education.

Connections

Father:

Richard Holland Black

Mother:

Gertrude Ruby Helms