Dr. Dwight L. Williams, Ph.D., P.E.

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                                                  DENNIS SAWYERS, (301) 332-6456
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Department of Defense Nuclear Physicist Named #1 Engineer in
the U.S.

Laurel, MD (December 1, 2005) — Dwight Williams, Ph.D., P.E., a 35-year old
Chief Engineer and Principal Nuclear Physicist with the U.S. Department of Defense
(DoD), was named National Young Engineer of the Year by the National Society of
Professional Engineers (NSPE). Of the 4 million Americans practicing in the field of
engineering, NSPE presents this award to the engineer 35 years old or younger who has
made the most significant contributions to the engineering profession and society. Dr.
Williams has distinguished himself as one of the nation’s brightest engineers and most
benevolent citizens.

Prior to earning a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from the University of Maryland,
Dwight earned B.S. and M.S degrees in nuclear engineering from North Carolina State
University in 1992 and 1994, respectively. In only a decade, he has excelled to the top
of the engineering field. In his current position, he oversees all nuclear, biological, and
chemical analysis within the Pentagon’s Technical Applications Division. Prior to his
work within DoD, he instructed international scientists in gamma-ray spectroscopy in
preparation for their service with the United Nations system in Vienna, Austria.

Dwight’s professional endeavors keep him in the spotlight. He attributes much of his
success and confidence to his modeling experience. Dwight has modeled professionally
for years and has appeared in both print and television ads. In fact, NSPE forwarded
his name to People Magazine as the Sexiest Engineer in the U.S. in 2003. According to
his wife, Sonja, Dwight is the total package. She says, “He has it all -- beauty, brains
and brawn, with a great personality . . . and he’s a rocket scientist too.”

Dwight’s life story and high achievements epitomize the triumph of the American
spirit. Dwight was reared by a single mother and educated in the public school
systems. His mother instilled in him an attitude of perseverance and the value of
education. Having applied these principles in his academic and professional pursuits,
Dwight finds himself atop the engineering community as one of the most accomplished
and influential engineers in America. He is living proof that the “American Dream” is
attainable.

Aside from performing scientific research for the Pentagon and modeling, Dwight is
very active in the community. He is the President of NSPE’s Potomac Maryland
Region. He mentors both students and professionals. His professional mentorship has
steered five junior level Department of Defense engineers through the promotion
processes so that they are now senior level engineers. He also volunteers at his church
as the co-director of the marriage ministry, and he is regularly requested to speak to
high school and university students offering guidance on how to reach success both
academically and professionally. He has made an impact upon students at Howard
University, the University of Maryland, the City University of New York, and other
academic institutions. Dwight says, “When I am speaking with students or mentoring
professionals who are navigating their way towards success, I put my success forth as
a standard for them to achieve and surpass. I have every expectation that some of
these people are going to do even better than I have done. That is one way that I
measure my own success.” Dwight continues mentoring students and professionals by
making himself available via e-mail at mdyoungengineer@nspe.org.

When asked how he feels about his success, Dr. Williams says, “I have been very
fortunate to be surrounded by some really talented and supportive people. Hopefully
with this national award and recognition, I’ll be better able to help others to be all that
they can be and show that a good education and hard work can pay off for everyone.”

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dr. Williams is available for interviews and speaking engagements.
Please contact Dennis M. Sawyers at 301-332-6456 or dennis_sawyers@yahoo.com
for further information and scheduling.