Xometry and Howard University Announce Continuation Of ‘Game-Changing’ Xometry Scholars Program
13 December 2023 - 8:08AM
Xometry, Inc. (NASDAQ: XMTR), the global AI-powered marketplace
connecting enterprise buyers with suppliers of manufacturing
services, and Howard University today announced the continuation of
the Xometry Scholars Program, in which two additional students will
receive full scholarships this academic year.
Howard University students are already calling the Xometry
scholarship a “game-changer” in their pursuit of higher education.
Xometry’s $900,000 pledge through its Donor Advised Fund is part of
the company’s overall effort to help train the next generation of
engineers who will play pivotal roles in American manufacturing, a
high-tech industry that increasingly requires advanced education
and training in areas like AI, automation, robotics and more. The
announcement was made today by Randy Altschuler, CEO of Xometry,
and Dr. Nadir Yilmaz, Chair of the Mechanical Engineering
Department within Howard’s College of Engineering and
Architecture.
In addition to the two scholarships presented at the start of
this academic year, two Howard University students were awarded the
scholarship at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year, and
another two each will be awarded at the beginning of the 2024-25
and 2025-26 academic years. The scholarships are provided to
students enrolled in Howard University’s College of Engineering and
Architecture and who are studying mechanical engineering or
interested in pursuing a career in manufacturing.
The Xometry Scholars Program gives preference to students who
demonstrate a financial need.
“Without the scholarship, I might not be at Howard University,”
said Noel Obinna Obi, a Howard mechanical engineering sophomore who
received the scholarship. “Having tuition and fees covered by
Xometry is helpful. There wasn’t anyone else in my family who could
cover my education costs.”
Xometry also offered Obinna Obi an internship, which he
completed over the summer. Obinna Obi credited the internship
with providing invaluable experience and insight into the
manufacturing world. He said his dream of working as a design
engineer is closer than it’s ever been.
Justin Pope-Raby, a freshman in mechanical engineering, also
said that without the scholarship his schooling at Howard
University may have become an impossibility.
“I had thousands of dollars still on my balance which the
Xometry Scholars Program covered; my family did not have the means
to pay these costs,” Pope-Raby said. “The Xometry scholarship is
giving me the opportunity to pursue a career in engineering.”
“At first, I could not believe it,” he said. “When I realized I
did get it, there was a feeling of relief. One of my main concerns
about going to college was the cost. Xometry has brought some ease
to the chaos of moving from one end of the country to the other and
entering school.”
“Howard University’s College of Engineering and Architecture
produces exceptional talent, which is critically important as
manufacturing rapidly embraces emerging technology to increase
efficiency and strengthen our domestic supply chain,” Altschuler
said. “The Xometry Scholars Program offers an opportunity for
tomorrow’s leaders to pursue rewarding careers in the industries
that are defining our global economy – from electronic and
autonomous vehicles to aerospace and aeronautics, clean energy and
more.”
Dr. Yilmaz said Xometry’s continued partnership with the
University sets an exemplary model and strategy to increasing
diversity in the high-tech manufacturing industry.
“Diversifying the talent pipeline has been a key issue in the
manufacturing industry,” Dr. Yilmaz said. “The Xometry
Scholars Program identifies the next generation of mechanical
engineering talent early on. The initiative significantly enhances
opportunities for bright minds to create meaningful change.”
In addition to The Xometry Scholars Program at Howard
University, Xometry through its Donor Advised Fund is funding an
additional 250 full-tuition scholarships at key technical community
colleges nationwide in six key manufacturing states, including
Maryland, Kentucky, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Connecticut and New
York.
About XometryXometry’s (NASDAQ:XMTR) AI-powered
marketplace, popular Thomasnet industrial sourcing platform and
suite of cloud-based services are rapidly digitizing the $2.4
trillion manufacturing industry. Xometry provides manufacturers the
critical resources they need to grow their business and makes it
easy for buyers to access global manufacturing capacity and create
locally resilient supply chains. The Xometry Instant Quoting
Engine® leverages millions of pieces of data to quickly and
effectively analyze complex parts in real-time, match buyers with
the right suppliers globally and provide accurate pricing and lead
times. Through its extensible marketplace, Xometry continuously
scales its offerings, delivering an ever-expanding menu of
manufacturing capabilities. Learn more at www.xometry.com or
follow @xometry.
About Howard UniversityFounded in 1867, Howard
University is a private, research university that is comprised of
14 schools and colleges. Students pursue more than 140 programs of
study leading to undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.
The University operates with a commitment to Excellence in Truth
and Service and has produced two Schwarzman Scholars, four Marshall
Scholars, four Rhodes Scholars, 12 Truman Scholars, 25 Pickering
Fellows and more than 165 Fulbright recipients. Howard also
produces more on-campus African American PhD. recipients than any
other university in the United States. For more information on
Howard University, visit www.howard.edu.
Howard University Media Contact:Sholnn
Freemansholnn.freeman@Howard.edu
Xometry Media Contacts:Illume PR for
Xometryxometry@illumepr.com
Matthew HutchisonVP, Global Corporate
CommunicationsMatthew.Hutchison@Xometry.com
Xometry Investor Relations Contact:Shawn
MilneVP, Investor Relations240-335-8132Shawn.Milne@Xometry.com
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