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STMicroelectronics (ticker: STM, exchange: New York Stock Exchange (.N))
News Release -
9-Nov-2001
STMicroelectronics CEO awarded Engineering Excellence Award by Arizona State University  Geneva, November 9, 2001 - STMicroelectronics President and CEO, Pasquale Pistorio was honored last evening with the prestigious Arizona State University College of Engineering and Applied Sciences Engineering Award for his contributions to the engineering profession, the university and society at-large. The award specifically recognized Pistorio for his efforts in building STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) into a semiconductor-manufacturing powerhouse. STMicroelectronics is now ranked sixth among the top ten semiconductor companies, with 2000 sales totaling $7.8 billion. The award also highlighted Pistorio's staunch advocacy of environmental protection. At STMicroelectronics he has been responsible for inspiring and introducing a wide-ranging program of environmental initiatives. His peers in the industry have named Pistorio the 'environmental evangelist'.
Pistorio is the award's third recipient. Gary Tooker, ASU Class of '63 and former Motorola CEO and chairman of the board of directors was the first recipient of this award. Tooker presented Pistorio's nomination to Arizona State's college Executive Committee.
The Arizona State University College of Engineering and Applied Sciences (CEAS) provides cutting-edge research, workforce-ready students, and long-lasting relationships with corporate partners. The engineering college has positioned itself to assume a leadership role in the New Economy by offering its students an exceptional engineering education. CEAS, its innovative leadership and in partnership with industry and business guarantee this continued engineering excellence. In the past year the CEAS has vaulted to 44th in the nation, among more than 300 engineering schools according to the U.S. News and World Report's ranking of universities.
About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is the world's third largest independent semiconductor company. The Company shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange, on Euronext Paris and on the Milan Stock Exchange. The Company designs, develops, manufactures and markets a broad range of semiconductor integrated circuits (ICs) and discrete devices used in a wide variety of microelectronic applications, including telecommunications systems, computer systems, consumer products, automotive products and industrial automation and control systems. In 2000, the Company's net revenues were $7,813.2 million and net earnings were $1,452.1 million. Further information on ST can be found at www.st.com..
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