2005 AWS Fellows and Counselors Honored at the Dallas Exhibition

During the Welding Show 2005 in Dallas, Tex., the American Welding Society conferred Fellow or Counselor status on individuals for their continuous and lasting contributions to science and technology in welding. Among those honored were two OSUWE alumni: Ernest Levert and Nancy Porter.

The honorary title of AWS Fellow was established in 1990 to recognize members who have made distinguished contributions and promoted and sustained professionalism in the field of welding science and technology.

Ernest D. Levert – For his vision and outstanding leadership and perseverance in advancing the science and application of welding, supporting the welding industries, by mentoring and preparing the next generation of welding professionals, and for important contributions to major welding programs such as the Atlas and Centaur space boosters, Space Shuttle, International Space Station, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF-22), and various missile weapon systems.

Nancy C. Porter – By providing support through her work at Edison Welding Institute and through leadership of the Ohio State University’s WE Alumni Society, her multifaceted involvement has helped welding engineering students, faculty, alumni, and employers through fund raising, student recruitment, communication, and job placement assistance enhancing the image of welding engineering as a profession.

Click this link for the full list of 2005 AWS Class of Councelors http://www.aws.org/w/s/awards/fellows.html

Click this link for the past list of AWS Counselors http://www.aws.org/awards/past_fellows.html#b