(439e) Lessons Learned and Applied from Dr. Gorte's Mentorship

Engineers apply mathematics and scientific principles to solve problems and invent new processes and systems. Academics press the bounds of their fields, and educators and advisors multiply that through the teaching of others.

Prof. Raymond Gorte has made a great impact on the field of catalysis and a greater impact through the teachings he imparted to his students.

This talk will explore how the teachings of Dr. Gorte have guided the career of Dr. Dave Parrillo, Vice President of R&D for Packaging, Specialty Plastics, and Hydrocarbons at Dow. It will cover how those teachings have saved and guided Dr. Parrillo when he faced challenges and opportunities, and how they’ve shaped the engineer and leader he’s become.