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May 04, 2005 05:05 PM Eastern Time
Swagelok CEO Sees Math, Science Students As Major Force for 'Making Things Better'
Mathematics and science students will play a key role in improving the quality of life in the Greater Cleveland area and the nation. That was the message Arthur F. Anton, Swagelok Company president and chief executive officer, conveyed last night at a banquet at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven, sponsored by the Cleveland Technical Societies Council (CTSC).
Anton cited a U.S. Department of Labor report that predicts that over the decade ending in 2008, jobs requiring science, engineering and technical training will increase by 51 percent -- a rate four times faster than overall job growth.
"Business leaders in Cleveland and throughout the country will attest to the importance of math, science and engineering to developing 21st century products and services and to providing challenging and rewarding jobs," said Anton, whose company employs about 450 engineers, scientists and technicians. "There will be plenty of good jobs to go around for qualified individuals."
During the banquet, CTSC presented its 2005 professional awards. Robert Bianco, Ph.D., of Goodrich Corporation received the Technical Achievement Award. Douglas H. Rothenberg, Ph.D., of D-Roth, Inc., was presented the Technical Educator Award, and John A. Shields, Jr., Ph.D., of AMAX Inc., was the recipient of the Robert B. Cummings Distinguished Leadership Award.
In addition, 21 seniors from regional high schools received $1,000 scholarships for outstanding academic achievement in mathematics and science. CTSC is observing its 59th year as the primary liaison between professional technical and scientific societies in Northeast Ohio and the business and educational communities of the region. Funds for the scholarships and hosting the region's top juniors in math and science for the event are contributed by corporations and CTSC professional societies. Swagelok Company was the primary corporate underwriter of this year's banquet, Honor Junior Workshop and related events at Landerhaven yesterday.
"You are a key force in 'making things better' in our region," Anton told the students. "We need talented people like you to keep our businesses strong, produce new scientists and engineers and have them return to the Greater Cleveland area to contribute their skills and ideas for improving the quality of life for everyone."
Headquartered in Solon, Ohio, U.S.A., Swagelok Company is a major developer and manufacturer of fluid system component technologies for the research, instrumentation, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, power, petrochemical, alternative fuels, and semiconductor industries. Swagelok manufacturing, research, support and distribution facilities support a global network of more than 200 independent sales and service centers on six continents. For more information about Swagelok, visit the company's Web site at www.swagelok.com
Contacts
Swagelok Company
Janice Drost, 440/349-5934
mailto:janice.drost@swagelok.com
OR
Cleveland Technical Societies Council
Bob Cummings, 216-687-1166
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