Shawn Purvis, (MS, IS ‘99) received the College of Engineering and Computing’s Distinguished Alumni Award at George Mason University’s Celebration of Distinction on Friday, October 21, at the Hyatt Regency Tysons Corner Center.
Purvis is currently President and Chief Executive Officer at QinetiQ US, a multinational defense technology company. She has been a strong supporter of the College of Engineering and Computing and served Mason in numerous ways, including as a graduation speaker for the College of Engineering and Computing in 2018. She shares her Mason experiences and enthusiasm with students, faculty, and alumni and the college is grateful for her support.
The annual celebration recognizes outstanding alumni for their accomplishments and involvement with the university. The College of Engineering and Computing presents the award to an alumnus who has made significant contributions to Mason through their level of engagement within the university, their service to the community, and their professional accomplishments in their field.