Purdue University Northwest Prof. Establishes Chicago Society for Coatings Technology Scholarship

Purdue University Northwest faculty member John Cox, a past president of the Chicago Society for Coatings Technology, established the Dr. John Cox Chicago Society for Coatings Technology scholarship.

Cox earned a doctorate degree in organic chemistry from the University of Louisville and has been active in the chemical coatings industry for more than 40 years.

From household paints made with organic compounds to applications providing soundproofing for military aircraft, he believes that the chemical coatings specialty promises endless job opportunities for new graduates.

“Companies need young and forward-thinking people,” Cox said. “There is a bright future for students interested in coatings, and I hope this new scholarship will pique the interest of students at Purdue Northwest.”

With jobs available throughout the Chicagoland area, the Midwest and beyond, the objective is to match students with industry leaders looking for new talent. Cox routinely helps students find jobs.

“Through networking and introducing students to distributors, I am able to help match up students with employers who are desperately seeking new talent,” Cox said.

Cox teaches courses in coatings and resin in the Chemistry department at PNW. He also currently is a consultant at Aqua Coat in Elgin, Illinois, and a member of the Chicago Paint and Coatings Association.