The Manufacturing Institute recently presented Courtney Balliet, PPG manager of strategy, science and technology, with a STEP Ahead Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding female leadership in manufacturing.
The Manufacturing Institute is the National Association of Manufacturers’ education and workforce partner. It assesses and scores candidates based on how they have mentored and volunteered in their community and contributions to their company.
“This recognition is exceptionally meaningful to me, as it allows the Manufacturing Institute to share women’s untold industry stories on a grand stage,” Balliet said. “Women can often be an untapped talent resource in STEM industries, and by sharing even one woman’s accomplishments, we can inspire the next generation to pursue a career path never imagined, changing the world for the better.”
Balliet has conducted industrial coatings research at PPG’s Global Coatings Innovation Center since 2012. She has developed a variety of technologies and is the driving force behind PPG’s patent-pending anti-fingerprint coating.
The technology reduces the appearance of fingerprints on electronic displays and other touch screens.
In addition, Balliet mentors undergraduate interns and Ph.D. scientists and assists in campus recruiting efforts at Carnegie Mellon University. She also volunteers for the Pittsburgh Regional Science & Engineering Fair.