“For Sean Gates, Oregon Tech class of 2003, his educational and career paths took many twists and turns that were not initially expected or planned. His perseverance and dedication to his passion, though, led him to a more meaningful conclusion.”

“When I went to OIT, there were people just like me. So it wasn't strange, but it was very strange at that time to be female and be high tech. So I found a there was a place where there were a lot of women just like me that thought very differently and were very pragmatic and matter of fact, it was a great space.”

“Meet the 2023 Recent Alumni Achievement award recipient who is making his mark as a member of the NOAA Corps.”