Charity Walkathon in Beijing
Categories: Our People & History
September 20, 2018 - On September 8, Westinghouse China volunteers once again participated in the Beijing Charity Walkathon organized by the China Poverty Alleviation Foundation.
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The Pressurized Water Reactor Owners Group (PWROG): Enhancing Nuclear Operating Plants Through Effective Partnerships
Categories: Our People & History, Safety, Reliability & Sustainability, Technology & Innovation
September 25, 2018 - The Pressurized Water Reactor Owners Group (PWROG) brings together passionate nuclear energy professionals that represent all U.S. and international pressurized water reactor (PWR) nuclear plants. The group works to address plant efficiencies, seeking ways to improve operations and safety while providing cost-effective solutions.
The First to Innovate the Next: Inspiring Future Technical Experts
Categories: Our People & History
As Westinghouse’s Vice President of Global Technology Development and Chief Technology Officer, I am responsible for ensuring a robust career path for our global workforce of technical leaders. But I believe that this responsibility extends outside of the workplace. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have such strong support from leaders and colleagues throughout my career, and I am committed to providing that same guidance and support to others. That’s why I am proud to be the executive sponsor of the Westinghouse Science Honors Institute (WSHI).
Westinghouse: Generations of Inspirations
Categories: Our People & History
In 1930, more than 55,000 Westinghouse employees from around the world paid tribute to George Westinghouse by funding the creation of a memorial in his honor sixteen years after his death. The memorial is located in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pa. (USA) and captures the essence of George Westinghouse’s legacy and his ability to inspire tomorrow’s leaders and innovators.
Air Brake Invention at the Heart of Westinghouse Safety Legacy
Categories: Our People & History
In the 19th century, most trains had cars with individuals braking systems. The brakeman was responsible for getting to each car – sometimes by walking atop the moving train – to apply the brakes manually. Tracks weren’t level. Cold and wet weather posed slip-and-fall hazards. Common injuries ranged from frostbite and hypothermia to lost fingers or, even worse, death beneath the train’s wheels.
