Dianne Chong

Dianne Chong, PhD, FSME, NAE, was vice president in The Boeing Co.’s Engineering, Operations & Technology organization where she managed materials and manufacturing processes and program integration. Chong was elected to the National Academy of Engineering and Washington State Academy of Science in 2017. She is member of the NAE Council, co-chairs EngineerGirl and serves on multiple committees of NAE. Chong is past president of ABET. She is a member of TMS, AIAA, ASM International, SWE, Beta Gamma Sigma and Tau Beta Pi. Chong has served on the ASM board, is a fellow of ASM, and in 2007-08, was elected its first female president. She is past president of SME and an SME Fellow. Chong received an award for alumna achievement from the University of Illinois in 2019 and has received numerous technical and diversity awards. She received bachelor’s degrees in biology and psychology from the University of Illinois. Chong also earned master’s degrees in physiology and metallurgical engineering. In 1986, she received her doctorate in metallurgical engineering from the University of Illinois. Chong has an executive master’s degree in manufacturing management from Washington University. SME Member Since 1997.