SWE awards Rockwell Automation Insider Risk Team for diversity and its impact on the engineering and technology profession
PHILADELPHIA – The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) recognized the Rockwell Automation Insider Risk Team, for its impact on the Society as well as the engineering community with the Global Team Leadership award. Susan Schmitt, senior vice president human resources at Rockwell Automation, accepted the award at SWE’s annual conference, WE16, in Philadelphia on Oct. 28, 2016 during the formal awards banquet.
The Global Team Leadership award recognized the Rockwell Automation Insider Risk Team for its geographically diverse team that makes outstanding technical contributions in the field of engineering and technical management, demonstrating innovative thinking to overcome global challenges. It is presented annually to a team with women in technical leadership roles that meets or exceeds project objectives.
“At Rockwell Automation, we have built a world-class, global, cross-functional team that is as passionate as I am about protecting our company and our hardworking employees,” said Dawn Cappelli, vice president and chief information security officer, Rockwell Automation.
The award also recognizes the continuing dedication of Rockwell Automation to SWE’s mission – striving to highlight the impact and importance of women in engineering across the globe, leading by example and demonstrating that a career in engineering can be a fulfilling, rewarding pursuit for women of any background.
“The individuals acknowledged in this year’s awards program have made a significant impact on their community, as well as the engineering and technology community as a whole,” said Jessica Rannow, president, SWE. “These leaders are the ones who make it possible to remain a catalyst for change as we work together to empower women in STEM and close the gender gap in engineering.”
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Published October 28, 2016