Loyola Alumnus Elected to the National Academy of Engineering

Steven Kent (Class of 73) was elected to the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) on February 10, 2026. The NAE is part of The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The NAE operates under the same congressional act of incorporation that established the National Academy of Sciences, signed in 1863 by President Lincoln. Under this charter the NAE is directed "whenever called up. Election to the National Academy of Engineering is among the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer. Academy membership honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to engineering research, practice, or education. Members are also recognized for pioneering new and developing fields of technology, making major advancements in traditional fields of engineering, or developing and implementing innovative approaches to engineering education. Dr. Kent is chief scientist emeritus, Raytheon BBN Technologies, Boxborough, Mass. His contributions to the development and deployment of security mechanisms for the Internet were cited among the reasons for his election. Congratulations to Dr. Kent!