Univeristy of Texas at San Antonio student Eberardo Ramirez Trejo is regonized as a recipient of Emerson's 2023 Discrete Automation Scholarship. High Resolution Image
The University of Texas at Austin and San Antonio receive financial support for higher level STEM education and collegiate research
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (Oct. 26, 2023) – Emerson has announced the recipients of its 2023 Discrete Automation Scholarship program: Eberardo Ramirez Trejo and Harshindra N. Sanam Venkata. The scholarship program recognizes and rewards two U.S. college and university students pursuing STEM professions in fields such as engineering, instrumentation, systems and automation that are critical to discrete automation applications.
Both recipients received a $5,000 scholarship, eligibility for an Emerson internship and a $1,000 research grant for their college. With the grant, the winners’ colleges can support and fund STEM programs or enhance their engineering programs. Trejo studies mechanical engineering with a minor in computer science at the University of Texas at San Antonio and expects to graduate in May 2025. Venkata is a Master of Science degree candidate in mechanical engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. He expects to graduate in May 2025.
“I’m honored to be named an Emerson Discrete Automation scholarship recipient,” said Trejo. “The Discrete Automation Scholarship from Emerson will allow me to continue working on my dreams by putting my time and focus on what’s important without having to worry about how I’m going to pay for my tuition.”
“The Emerson Discrete Automation Scholarship is not only beneficial for paying for my studies but also furthering my research efforts,” said Venkata. “I am pursuing a thesis in data-driven additive SWARM manufacturing, and with the help of Emerson's scholarship, I can make that dream more achievable.”
The Emerson Discrete Automation Scholarship is part of the technology, engineering and software leader’s many STEM initiatives. Emerson’s commitment to and investment in STEM education enriches the lives of children and young adults at all levels of education, all around the world. Since 2007, Emerson has partnered with more than 350 universities and technical colleges and donated millions to STEM programs.
“We all benefit when skilled, motivated individuals can focus on their passions,” said Jenny Lenhard, president, industrial automation with Emerson’s discrete automation group. “With the right support, we can better position promising leaders so they can solve complex challenges and drive innovation that makes our world and its future safer, smarter and more sustainable. The Emerson Discrete Automation Scholarship directly invests in these individuals and their STEM educations, supporting their success as they go from talented students to highly valued members in their industry.”
Throughout the history of the scholarship program, 28 students have received a total of $180,000 in scholarships and research grants for their colleges. The company has also sponsored groundbreaking, student-led projects, and over 30 Emerson-hosted “We Love STEM” events have reached more than 2,000 students in 12 different countries.
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