- Publisher: The Welding Journal
- Editor: MaryRuth Johnsen
- Published: October 1, 2016
“The welding industry is vast with a variety of specialties, and people come to it from all walks of life. If you talk to people outside the industry, the perception is that welding is dirty, hands-on, blue collar work. That could be a part of welding, but today it is more high-tech and scientific. We asked three young welding professionals from different backgrounds for their perspectives on our industry, its future, and what welding means to them.”