GREENBELT, Md., May 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MEI Technologies, Inc. (MEIT) officials today announced that employee Nicholas Costen received the prestigious Rotary National Award for Space Achievement (RNASA) Stellar Award at the 26th annual RNASA Foundation gala in Houston. Winners are selected by a distinguished committee based on which accomplishments hold the greatest promise for furthering future activities in the space industry.
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Costen, a Stellar Award winner in the mid-career category, received the award for his outstanding innovation in the advancement of detector technology including process development used in fabrication of the micro-shutter array for the James Webb Space Telescope.
"It was a great privilege to represent MEIT at the RNASA gala, and I am thankful to the Foundation for highlighting the exciting achievements and future challenges facing the space industry," Costen said. "It reminded me of the importance of remembering the ultimate customers--the astronauts and scientists--when I do my work. I am proud to be a part of MEIT and the space community."
"We are proud of Nick and his work supporting the Electrical Systems Engineering Services (ESES) contract at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center," said Dwight Yoder, general manager, capital region and ESES program manager for MEIT. "He exemplifies the quality of our employees; I am grateful to RNASA for celebrating cutting-edge professionals in the space industry."
The Foundation recognized 21 individuals and seven teams with Stellar Awards. MEIT had six individual nominations and one team nomination. Highlighting the night, the director of NASA Johnson Space Center, Michael Coats, was honored with the National Space Trophy.
About MEI Technologies, Inc.
MEI Technologies, Inc. (MEIT) is a nationwide award-winning technology company providing best-value services and development support in systems design and development, applied engineering, IT/cyber security, and research and development to public and private sector companies worldwide. MEIT employs over 700 employees in six states with 2011 revenues exceeding $150 million. This year, MEIT celebrates twenty years of serving its customers.
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