Connor Eisenreich, who is studying electrical engineering at Aalen University of Applied Sciences in his sixth semester, receives this year's Bosch Technology Competence Award from Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH for his outstanding assignments, credit, performance and his great commitment to social causes. "You are a shining example of people who stand for commitment and passion," said training manager Andreas Nebert, paying tribute to the award winner at a reception at the company's headquarters in Gmünd. And with a smile, he added: "This also applies in the truest sense of the word - because as an electrical engineering student, you also ensure that others see the light with your voluntary work."
A long-standing tradition
The Technical Competence Award for students at Aalen University of Applied Sciences has been in existence since 2004, when it was established by the former ZF Lenksysteme GmbH. This long-standing tradition - as an expression of the good collaboration, cooperation between the institution of higher education and the largest employer in Schwäbisch Gmünd - is being continued by Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH as the successor organization. "With this award, we not only want to focus on academic things such as good marks (UK) grades, but also, in keeping with the spirit of Robert Bosch, on commitment to social causes," emphasized training manager Andreas Nebert in his laudatory speech. As an entrepreneur, Robert Bosch had always assumed social responsibility throughout his life, in particular supporting the education sector and funding institutions of higher education.
"You are a shining example in the truest sense of the word"
"Bosch needs students who look beyond the lecture theatre," said Nebert, referring to Connor Eisenreich's impressive Resumé. In addition to his Studies, he is "fully committed" to the E-Motion racing team at Aalen University of Applied Sciences, is a member of the (managing) board and cashier of the "supporting clubs, supporting associations" and clan leader in the PEC Lorcher Löwen scout tribe and co-organizer of the annual Whitsun camp of his church community. For the latter, he also creates the lighting design for various courses. "You are a shining example in the truest sense of the word," Nebert praised the award winner, "with so much bad news at the moment, this is an afternoon of confidence."
Technical skills and social responsibility.
University Rector Prof. Dr. Harald Riegel also highlighted the student's outstanding achievements and thanked Andreas Nebert and Dr. Dirk Welting, Head /Director of Car Steering, for their generous support and close collaboration, cooperation with Robert Bosch Automotive Steering GmbH. The Bosch Technology Competence Award motivates students to use their technical skills as well as to take on social responsibility - a combination that is enormously important for the future of our society. Prof. Dr. Heinrich Steinhart, who teaches electrical engineering at Aalen University of Applied Sciences, also praised the technical and social skills of Eisenreich, who enriched the academic commission for electrical engineering for one year and has also been a class representative since 2022.
Part of the prize money will be donated to scouting work
Award winner Connor Eisenreich was visibly delighted with the words of appreciation. "It's important to look out for each other. Getting involved with the scouts in particular is key for me. The children are already inside all day anyway; first at school, then at home. And they're busy on their cell phones all the time," says the 22-year-old, who comes from a sporty family and has always played outside himself. "So it's a nice change to see a few trees and plants 'live' and to know them by name," he adds with a smile. Eisenreich also shows his social streak with the prize money of 2,000 euros: for him, who is a regular donor, it goes without saying that a portion of it will be donated to the Pfandfinder work. "I'm also going to invest some of it," says Eisenreich pragmatically. But it will also be used to top up the vacation fund. "I've just bought a roof tent for my car, which has torn a serious hole," grins the student .... In any case, nothing stands in the way of his planned camping vacation somewhere in Scandinavia.
