Calling all students! Are you ready to take your first step into the exciting world of material handling and supply chain industries? Join us on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, for Student Day at ProMat 2025 – a one-of-a-kind event created just for you!

In partnership with the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE), Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA, and the Material Handling Education Foundation (MHEFI), MHI is excited to present an interactive day where you can connect with industry leaders, explore cutting-edge technologies, and discover exciting career paths.

What to Expect:

• Guided Tour or ProMat 2025: Explore the massive show floor with industry experts as your guides. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the latest products, services, and technologies shaping your future of the supply chain.

• Real-World Conversations: Engage in meaningful discussions with professionals from top companies who are eager to share their knowledge and insights with you.

• Networking Opportunities: Build your professional network and connect with people who can help support your career growth.

Who Can Attend?

• College, university, trade, technical, specialty, and high school students are all welcome!

• Attendance is free. You must be 16 years or older to attend. If you’re under 18, a faculty member must join you.

• Dress professionally and be ready to make a great impression.

Travel Grants & School Stipends: Worried about travel costs? We’ve got you covered! MHI and MHEFI are offering travel grants and school stipends to help schools offset costs:

• Schools over 100 miles from Chicago: Apply for a $250 grant per student (up to 15 students).

• Schools under 100 miles from Chicago: Receive a $250 stipend per school when registering at least 5 students.

• Are you an individual student? No worries. Contact us directly for travel support options. We’re here to help you make it to ProMat 2025.

• Limited Hotel Support: For those who need additional financial assistance, we’re offering limited hotel support. Reach out to us for details and see if you qualify.

Apply Early! Travel funds and hotel support are limited and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Be sure to submit your application and all student details by January 31 to secure your spot.

For more information, contact JoAnna Leon, Managing Director, CICMHE, at jleon@mhi.org or 630-320-5807.

Meet Our Keynote Speaker: Destin Sandlin

Destin Sandlin is a husband, father, and aerospace engineer known for his educational video series, Smarter Every Day, a science-focused YouTube channel that he launched in 2007. Smarter Every Day has 11 million subscribers and over 1 billion views, making it one of YouTube’s top-rated science channels. Sandlin’s goal is to get Smarter Every Day by exploring the world using science and sharing what he learns to help people see the world differently.

The “Smarter Every Day” Mindset: Unlocking Your Potential in Logistics and Supply Chain 

As you prepare to launch your career in logistics, supply chain management, or material handling, start your journey with an inspiring session that will help you see challenges—and opportunities—in a whole new way. Destin Sandlin, engineer and creator of YouTube’s hit series Smarter Every Day, will show you how to unlock your potential by questioning the familiar and embracing the unexpected.

Using his viral “Backwards Bicycle” experiment, Destin demonstrates how unlearning old habits and thinking differently can drive innovation and adaptability. In this interactive and thought-provoking session, you’ll gain insights into breaking routines, approaching problems with a scientific mindset, and preparing for the evolving demands of the logistics and supply chain industry.
 

This is your chance to kick off Student Day with a fresh perspective that will inspire you to overcome challenges, stay curious, and get Smarter Every Day as you prepare to shape the future of this dynamic field.

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