| The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) awarded scholarships through the ASC Scholarship Program to five outstanding students pursuing science and/or business-related degrees, totaling $7,000.
The scholarship program was established in 2017 in memory of Gene Simmons, one of the industry’s most experienced, knowledgeable, and respected pressure-sensitive adhesive formulators. Gene was dedicated to his development work, and recognized the importance of passing his knowledge onto those less experienced in his field. In keeping with his spirit of willing mentorship, the program was started with the support of his wife, Irene, and Evans Adhesive to support students in pursuit of their degree in a related field. Scholarships are made possible only through donations.
The 2020 ASC Scholarship Recipients are:
Matthew Han – $2,000
Matthew Han is a Senior at Boston College pursuing a double major in Chemistry and Economics. While in college, he interned with Henkel for 2 years as well as Fidelity in 2019. Matthew also served as a teaching assistant for an MBA course at the Carroll School of Management for the past 3 years. He is also involved with many social and volunteer organizations and is a member of the International Economics Honor Society. Matthew’s career goals are to work in the chemical industry, preferably with adhesives and sealants. His father is employed by Henkel Corporation.
Matthias White – $1,500
Matthias White is a Senior at University of Massachusetts at Amherst, pursuing a B.S. degree in Management with a minor in Economics. While in college, he interned at Sika Corporation, where he worked in product management and R&D. Matthias is also active in his fraternity, and helps underprivileged kids with tutoring support and organizing sports events. His career plans include working for a manufacturing company where he can apply his management skills. His father is employed by Sika Corporation.
Aliah Hasna – $1,500
Aliah Hasna is a Junior at Seton Hall University, pursuing a B.S. degree in Chemistry. While a full-time student, she is employed in the chemistry labs, where she has responsibility for 25 sections of lab and spends several hours each week preparing materials and coordinating with TAs, professors, and other lab staff. Aliah will pursue a career in materials science where she plans to use her analytical chemistry education in a position that will allow her to travel and communicate with scientists around the world. Her father is employed by Kraton Corporation.
Reagan Hubbard – $1,000
Reagan Hubbard is a Sophomore with Junior standing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, pursuing a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering & Certificate in International Engineering. While in college, she has had first-hand company experience through her internships, and her courses in polymer science and mechanical engineering have opened her eyes to how prevalent adhesives are in virtually every product. Reagan’s volunteer experience includes providing tutoring services in math and engineering as well as with Badger Volunteers, where she has helped perform chores in homes. Her father is employed by H.B. Fuller.
Jack Koch – $1,000
Jack Koch is a Junior at Union College, pursuing a B.A. degree in Managerial Economics & a B.A. in Spanish and Hispanic Studies. While in college, he has interned for several years as a technical aid at 3M’s Corporate Research Laboratory, specifically in the development of digital knitting. Jack is also Captain of the Union College Baseball Team, earning All-American honors as a freshman and sophomore. He has successfully balanced his academic and athletic workload while maintaining a 3.9 GPA. His father is employed by 3M.
This year’s recipients will be formally announced on November 5th at ASC’s Annual Convention and EXPO in Louisville.
Congratulations to all the 2020 recipients.
For more information about the ASC Scholarship Program, visit www.ascouncil.org/scholarships. |
