Dematic announced the recipients of its 2024 Dematic STEM Scholarship Program, in partnership with Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) in Michigan. By supporting STEM students, Dematic is keen on empowering the next generation of supply-chain automation leaders.
“Investing in STEM education is essential to shaping the future of our industry and supporting innovation,” said Mike Larsson, president, Dematic, and KION Group executive board member. “Grand Rapids has been our home for decades, and we’re proud to give back to the community that has been integral to our success. Supporting these students as they pursue their education at GRCC and is an honor and a privilege.”
Dematic invited GRCC students to apply by writing a short essay answering the question, “How does supply chain technology positively impact society?” The selection committee reviewed the applications, and each recipient was awarded $2,000 to support their studies.
The scholarship recipients from GRCC, their hometowns and academic pathways include:
- Jeremy Agramonte Mejia, Azua, Dominican Republic, nursing
- Andrew Anderson, Middleville, Michigan, engineering
- Thanakrit Asawasuwannakul, Bangkok, Thailand, computer information systems
- Rosa Le, Grand Rapids, Michigan, packaging
- Muhamed Otajagic, Kentwood, Michigan, cybersecurity.
“The reliance on innovative technologies is crucial to enhance operational efficiency, improve decision-making and respond to consumer demands more effectively,” wrote Le in her essay. “These technologies improve business operations and contribute to a positive social impact, such as reducing waste and promoting sustainable practices.”
Dematic introduced its STEM Scholarship Program last year by awarding $1,000 each to five Grand Valley State University (GVSU) students. The scholarship celebrated the 10th anniversary of GVSU’s Mary Idema Pew Library and its Dematic automated storage retrieval system (AS/RS) installation.
