CONTENTS VOLUME 36 ISSUE 2 2 32 35 SAE News 2 SAE Demo Day captures public perception of autonomous vehicles 4 New SAE technical paper competition launches Awards 21 Recognizing excellence via awards Cover Story 6 Introducing the 2019 SAE President, Paul Mascarenas Former Chief Technology Officer for Ford Motor Co. sees professional development as key for engineers amid transformation of the mobility industry. Engineering Events 27 11th Annual Global Automotive and Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC) quarterfinals completed Member News 12 DOSSIER: Bashar AbdulNour, Ph.D., of Ford Motor Co. 16 Farewells Member Benefits 18 What's happening in the Member Connection Career Corner 20 Tips for navigating through the entry-level position UPDATE Standards & Committees 25 SAE releases updated visual chart for its levels of driving automation Professional Development 30 GD&T training is a top priority at SAE 32 Professional development opportunities offered at WCX Publications 34 SAE releases two new books SAE Foundation 35 The constant in STEM education Advertising 36 Classified advertising February 2019 1