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GE Global Research Engineer Adam Rasheed Receives 2009 Lawrence Sperry Award

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November 6, 2008

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GE Global Research Engineer Adam Rasheed Receives 2009 Lawrence Sperry
Award
Joins aerospace pioneers Sally Ride, the first American woman in space
and Kelly Johnson, designer of the SR-71 Blackbird, among those
recognized for early career contributions in aeronautics

NISKAYUNA, NY, November 6, 2008 – GE Global Research, the technology
development arm of the General Electric Company (NYSE:GE) and a pioneer
in aviation and aerospace research, today announced that Adam Rasheed, a
senior aerospace engineer, will be recognized with the 2009 American
Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)’s Lawrence Sperry
Award.  This distinguished award honors prominent contributions made by
a young person, age 35 or under, in the field of aeronautics and
astronautics.

Rasheed will receive the award at an awards luncheon on 6 January 2009
as part of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics’ 47th
annual Aerospace Sciences Meeting, held at the Marriott World Center in
Orlando, Florida.

Rasheed was recognized for his significant contributions to hypersonics,
pulse detonation engines and for innovative research in propulsion. He
joins an elite group of aerospace professionals who have been honored
with this award. Past winners include: Sally Ride (1984 winner), the
first U.S. woman in space, Eugene Kranz (1967 winner), famed NASA Flight
Director from the Apollo program, and current Lockheed Martin Chairman,
Daniel M. Tellep (1964 winner).  The award, named after American
inventor and aviation pioneer Lawrence Sperry, has been given annually
since 1936.

AIAA President George Muellner stated: “Dr. Rasheed’s selection for the
Sperry Award confirms that hard work and passion for ones field of
research brings recognition. By winning the award, Rasheed continues the
long tradition of young engineers making a real difference in the
aerospace community, through their innovation, desire, and hard work.
His work in propulsion will stand to inspire future young engineers and
have a lasting impact on the evolution of engine technology.”

“Adam is highly deserving of the Lawrence Sperry Award, as his
accomplishments in pulse detonation engines and hypersonics, at any age,
are remarkable,” said Gary Leonard, Leader of the Energy & Propulsion
Technologies at GE Global Research “To see such talent and dedication so
early on in an individual’s career is truly commendable and we are
excited for his continued development as an engineer at GE Global
Research.”

“To say I am deeply honored by the award is an understatement.  To be
included amongst a group who have contributed profound amounts to the
field of aerospace is truly humbling,” said Adam Rasheed, on receiving
the Lawrence Sperry Award. “I can only hope to accomplish even a
fraction of what they went on to achieve.”

Rasheed leads an experimental effort of the Pulse Detonation Engine
(PDE) Advanced Technology program at GE Global Research.  He joined
Global Research in 2001, where his work has focused primarily on
propulsion and energy technologies.

PDE is a technology in which repeated detonations of fuel-air mixtures
create a pressure-rise combustion, potentially offering significantly
lower fuel consumption and reduction in emissions. PDE represents the
next evolution in aerospace propulsion. PDE has the potential to break
the paradigm of today’s engine technology and set a whole new standard
of performance and efficiency.

Rasheed received his Ph.D (2001) and M.S. (1998) in Aeronautics from
Caltech where he focused on hypervelocity aerothermodynamics.  He
received his B.Eng. (Aerospace) from Carleton University in 1995.   He
serves on the AIAA High Speed Air Breathing Technical Committee.

The advancements Rasheed has made in the areas of pulse detonation
engines and hypervelocity aerothermodynamics has captured the attention
of many, as he has previously been named to Technology Review Magazine’s
2005 list of the world’s Top 35 Young Innovators (TR35) and participated
in the National Academy of Engineering’s annual Frontiers of Engineering
Symposium (2006).

About GE Global Research

GE Global Research is one of the world’s most diversified industrial
research labs, providing innovative technology for all of GE’s
businesses. Global Research has been the cornerstone of GE technology
for more than 100 years, developing breakthrough innovations in areas
such as medical imaging, energy generation technology, jet engines and
lighting. GE Global Research is headquartered in Niskayuna, New York and
has facilities in Bangalore, India, Shanghai, China and Munich, Germany.
Visit GE Global Research at www.ge.com/research.

About GE:

GE is a diversified global infrastructure, finance and media company
that is built to meet essential world needs. From energy, water,
transportation and health to access to money and information, GE serves
customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000
people worldwide. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at
http://www.ge.com. GE is Imagination at Work.

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