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Professor Richard Vawter has extensive experience in the aerospace industry and education. After earning a Bachelor's Degree in Aeronautical Sciences from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, he completed his engineering studies at the University of California - Los Angeles. Vawter began his career at Rockwell International, analyzing dynamic loads on the Space Shuttle during its critical launch and entry phases. He was a member of NASA’s Crew Egress Team post-Challenger disaster, contributing to the design of crew escape methods for controlled emergency descents. His academic journey continued at the University of Southern California (USC), where he earned Master's degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Business Administration. After years in consulting, he returned to USC's Marshall School of Business and started teaching in 1996, with a focus on SAP systems. Vawter has received multiple Outstanding Teaching Awards from the Information Technology Program at USC, indicating his dedication and impact in educating students. His personal interests include skiing, scuba diving, woodworking, and bicycling.
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