EXTON, June 20 -- The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE), the largest applied science organization in the cable telecommunications industry and a pivotal player in changing the face of telecommunications, today celebrated its 50th anniversary at its Exton headquarters.

SCTE, an Emmy Award-winning group that develops standards, educational resources and other programs for use by major cable operators worldwide, hosted a reception for employees and guests. The event included remarks by the association's president and CEO, Mark Dzuban, and a proclamation by the office of State Rep. Danielle Friel-Otten.

Founded in 1969 to advance the science of cable television, SCTE has had a fulltime office presence in the western Philade...