Rohm and Haas VP of Technology to Speak at Society of Women Engineers 'Spring Mingle' on May 10 in Newark, DE

Cathie Markham of Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials will share insights from her experiences as a researcher, scientist and technologist at the Society of Women Engineers' "Spring Mingle" at the Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club on May 10 at 5:30 p.m.

Newark, DE (PRWEB) April 18, 2007

Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials Vice President of Technology Cathie Markham will be the keynote speaker at the DelMar Peninsula Section of the Society of Women Engineers' "Spring Mingle" dinner and networking event at the Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club on May 10.

Speaking on the topic, "Finding Your Passion", Markham will share her insights from many years of professional experience as a researcher, scientist and technologist. Her audience will include SWE members as well as other local engineering leaders, professionals and college engineering students.

If you're interested in attending, you need not be a SWE member, but reservations are required. Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members and $10 for college engineering students. For more information, and to reserve tickets, e-mail Elizabeth Cantoni at ecantoni @ rohmhaas.com or Aggie Kazmierczuk at akazmierczuk @ rohmhaas.com , no later than May 3.

The SWE 'Spring Mingle' begins with hors d'oeuvres at 5:30 pm, followed by dinner at the impressive Deerfield Golf & Tennis Club just off Route 72 on Thompson Station Road in Newark. "We're looking to have an exciting evening of networking, sharing our personal passions, learning about the motivations of others, and discovering new sources of inspiration," explains 'Spring Mingle' organizer and SWE DelMar Peninsula Section President Elizabeth Cantoni.

The SWE 'Spring Mingle' is jointly supported by both Newark-based Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials and DuPont.

About Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials
Rohm and Haas Electronic Materials develops and delivers innovative material solutions and processes to the electronic and optoelectronic industries. Focused on the circuit board, semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging industries, its products and technologies are integral elements in electronic devices around the world.

The Newark-based CMP Technologies business (formerly Rodel) has been a leader and innovator in polishing technology for the global semiconductor industry since 1969. CMP Technologies' products include polishing pads, conditioners and slurries. Additional information is available at http://electronicmaterials.rohmhaas.com.

About Rohm and Haas Company
Leading the way since 1909, Rohm and Haas (NYSE:ROH) is a global pioneer in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry. The company's technologies are found in a wide range of markets including: Building and Construction, Electronics, Food and Retail, Household and Personal Care, Industrial Process, Packaging, Paper, Transportation and Water. Our innovative technologies and solutions help to improve life everyday, around the world. Based in Philadelphia, PA, the company generated annual sales of approximately $8.2 billion in 2006. Visit http://www.rohmhaas.com for more information. Imagine the possibilities™.

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