Paul A. Allaire, chair and CEO of Xerox Corporation,
presented Keynote Address "American Competitiveness: A Matter of Partnership"

Paul A. Allaire with Mark H. Karwan, dean, UB School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

 

Also speaking was Charles A. Gargano, chair, Empire State Development Corporation

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The first Vital Partner Award was presented to

Praxair, Inc.

A longtime, loyal, and annual contributor to the school, Praxair embarked on an active research program with the school's faculty and entered into the first-ever umbrella research agreement with UB that facilitates research contract work.  A charter member of the school's Engineering Career Institute, Praxair supports  the institute with industrial lectures and student summer employment.  Praxair further extended its relationship to include involvement with the school's Co-Op program. 

Dr. Mark H. Karwan, dean, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences,
presents William Therrien, vice president of engineering, Praxair, with the Vital Partner Award

The Vital Partner Award has been established to thank a company that has displayed a comprehensive relationship with and exemplary generosity to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. The award recognizes an organization's involvement with the school through its collaborative research with faculty, its practical internship opportunities for students, and its active involvement in providing career positions for graduates. The award also shows appreciation for a company's philanthropic support.

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SEAS Corporate Sponsors

Partners
	IBM Microelectronics Division
	Niagara Mowhawk
	Praxair
	Sun Microsystems
	Veridian Corporation
	Xerox Corporation
Supporters
	AT&T
	Fisher-Price
	Flasher Handling Corp.
	IIMAK PAXAR
	Motorola
	Wilson Greatbatch Ltd.
Friends
	ATTO Technology, Inc.
	Carleton Technologies, Inc.
	Electronic Data Systems
	Ergonomics Research, Inc.
	Hodgson, Russ, Andrews, Woods & Goodyear, LLP
	Lockheed Martin Corporation
	Minrad, Inc.
	Moog, Inc.
	Multisorb Technologies, Inc.
	Phillips, Lytle, Hitchcock, Blaine & Huber, LLP
	Primex Technologies, Inc.
	Xerox-Production Systems Group
The list of Partners, Supporters and Friends of Industry University Day was complete at the time the program was printed. To others who may have subsequently given their support to Industry University Day, we give our thanks.

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