Thomas W. Prete

Thomas W. Prete (B.S. Mechanical Engineering, ’85), vice president of Engineering at Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of United Technologies, was inducted into the Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering.  The academy recognized Prete for his work in the development of Pratt & Whitney‘s aircraft engines and for his contributions to gas turbine propulsion systems. The academy selects its members based on scientific and engineering achievements through publications, patents, new technologies developed, technical team leadership and professional awards. In 2008, he was inducted to the UConn School of Engineering Academy of Distinguished Engineers