The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) announced that it is establishing an undergraduate scholarship in the name of Werner Wedam, the respected consumer electronics engineer who was claimed by cancer last week (12/3/99) at his home in Jersey City, NJ. Wedam was chairman of the CEA Engineering Policy Council (EPC) and recipient of the Engineering Policy Lifetime Achievement Award. His passing marks the end of an illustrious career of innovation and leadership that includes several patents, chairmanships, and awards for service. Wedam is survived by his children, Erich, Kristen, and Lauren, and his wife Karen."Werner's leadership was a major factor in shaping CEA technical policy," says George Hanover, former vice president, CEA Technology and Standards. "His sense of responsibility foe CEA, as well as his sense of humor, will be missed by all."
In honor of Wedam's tireless work on behalf of the consumer electronics industry, the scholarship will be given to engineering students enrolled in a consumer electronics-related curriculum. Seeded with a $50,000 bequest from CEA to the Electronics Industries Foundation (EIF), the scholarship is being developed in conjunction with the IEEE Consumer Electronics Society, which has been asked to help develop the eligibility criteria.
Contributions to the EIF Wedam Scholarship Fund can be sent to:
EIF
2500 Wilson Blvd.
Arlington, VA 22201
(c/o Molly Mannon)
For more information, visit CEA on the Web.
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