Professor Susan Metros of the Department of Design has been selected as the winner of the Columbus Technology Council's prestigious 2003 Top Contributors to the Advancement of Technology Awards in the categories for Outstanding Educator Advancing Technology. Metros is deputy chief information officer, executive director for e-Learning and professor of Design Technology.

The awards ceremony took place on Jan. 22 at the Hilton, Easton Town Center. Governor Bob Taft gave a special introduction and the keynote speaker was Fred Sanfilippo, senior vice president, Health Sciences and Dean, OSU College of Medicine and Public Health. Emcee for the event was Andrea Cambern, news anchor, WBNS 10-TV.

The Columbus Technology Council encourages and fosters formation and growth of technology-based companies and facilitates effective use of technology to strengthen Central Ohio's economy. The Council is the community's recognized center of specialized business support for technology creators, providers, and adopters.