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64 I-CONNECT007 I REAL TIME WITH... IPC APEX EXPO 2020 SHOW & TELL MAGAZINE try, whether it's Intel, IBM, General Motors, or Lockheed Martin. It all starts with electronics because, at the end of the day, whatever their final product is that they're building, it's the electronics inside that will make it work—the circuit board, semi- conductors, flexes, cables, wire harnesses, etc. That's why being part of IPC is such a great opportunity to learn and be part of this. People don't realize what electronics do. They buy a smartphone and think it's great, but they don't know what's inside. It's mind-boggling for those of us who remember having flip phones. I asked a young kid next to me about phones on an airplane, and he said, "What is a flip phone?" Goldman: I bet it would be similar if you men- tioned something like dial-up or a dial tone, they would say, "What on earth are you talk- ing about?" Carano: That's exactly right. It's almost comi- cal, but look at what has happened. I see this great opportunity going forward for everybody to make the world better. We can find ways to put electronics in the hands of the world's poorest people to raise their living standards. Electronics create jobs. Imagine that you're in an area without wiring for electricity. How about ways of purifying water so that they drink in those areas by using electricity gener- ated through a special filter from a solar cell? Those are the beginnings of what can be done, which is why I'm excited. IPC has done a lot and had a major impact over the past 10 years since Dr. John Mitchell has come on board with his team; it has been an incredible trans- formation. I'm happy to have a front- row seat to it as a member, volunteer, and also someone who makes his liv- ing in this industry. Goldman: Part of the IPC Fellowship Award is a Dieter Bergman Memorial Scholarship to the university or col- lege of your choice. Where did you choose? Carano: Youngstown State University, my alma mater. Goldman: Mike, thanks so much. Congratula- tions, following in the footsteps, shall we say, of Dieter. Carano: Thank you. It takes quite a few shoes to fill his. Again, I'm honored to get an award with his name on it, knowing what he has meant to the industry and everybody else. It has been important for all of us. S&T Michael Carano is the vice president of technology and business development for RBP Chemical Technol- ogy, where he directs global business development and R&D for the company's electronics, mining, and medical chemicals businesses. Carano has published over 190 technical articles and is the holder of nine U.S. and 22 for- eign patents. Carano has a B.S. in chemistry and an MBA in marketing and business strategy. An active member in IPC since 1992, Carano serves on several other committees. He previously served as a member of the IPC Board of Directors for 14 years. Carano is a strong supporter of technical education and training and has developed seven separate professional develop- ment courses for IPC and its members. Carano is currently the co-chairman of the IPC Tech- nology Roadmap Executive Committee and Chairs the IPC Process Effects committee and IPC Technology Solutions committee. He was elected into the IPC Hall of Fame in 2014.