QCESC recognizes John Johnson Free

At its 47th Annual National Engineers Week Banquet held on February 20th, the Quad City Engineering and Science Council (QCESC) recognized Dr. John D. Johnson as its 2009 Senior Scientist of the Year. The QCESC numbers 32 local engineering and technical societies with a total membership of 6,000 engineers and scientists. The QCESC also promotes engineering and science to area youth through scholarship and engineering competition programs.Besides having responsibilities for global computer network security, John Johnson, a Senior Security Program Manager for John Deere, is an adjunct professor at St. Ambrose University and Scott Community College, where he has taught physics, astronomy, ethics and computer security courses. John works to raise public awareness of science through his professional affiliations, peer groups, writing and speaking engagements.