[2] Rockwell became interested in STEM in fourth grade through reading a book on astronomy and constellations.
[3] She studied applied science and mathematics at Empire State College, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1976.
She earned a second bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Union College in 1978.
After working for Hoechst Celanese and Union Carbide, she joined Air Liquide in 1996, eventually becoming director of investment development for Air Liquide USA.
[5] As president she pushed for ASME to encourage stem educators and women in STEM fields,[1] and commissioned a task force on nuclear safety in response to the Fukushima nuclear accident.