Arun K. Varshneya, MS’68, PhD ’70 and Robert Smialek ’65, MS’67, PhD ’70

The Cooper, Varshneya & Smialek (CV&S) Endowment Fund was established in 2021 by Darshana and Arun K. Varshneya, MS ’68, PhD ’70 and Anita and Robert Smialek ’65, MS ’67, PhD ’70 to provide support for undergraduate students who are undertaking a glass focused senior capstone project within the Case School of Engineering. This fund is named to honor the legacy of Professor Alfred R. Cooper, Jr., professor of ceramic engineering from 1965-1992 at Case Western Reserve University.

Arun Varshneya, MS ‘68, PhD ‘70, received two degrees in Metallurgy from the Case Institute of Technology. One of the world’s foremost glass scientists, Arun is Professor of Glass Science & Engineering, Emeritus, at Alfred University and co-founder and president of Saxon Glass Technologies. In 2021, he received the Gold Medal award from the Case Alumni Association in recognition of his contributions to science and humanity.

Robert Smialek ‘65, MS ‘67, PhD ‘70, received three degrees in Metallurgy from the Case Institute of Technology. Bob enjoyed over twenty years in management positions with General Electric as well as high level positions in technology and investment management. In 2014 he received the Case Alumni Association Meritorious Service Award.