What is the Dow Award?

The Dow Award, created in 1978 and currently in its 47th edition, recognizes students of the Master's in Chemical Engineering (MEQ) who excel in applying key academic and personal competencies. The award offers the winners a unique opportunity to start a professional career at Dow, either in Tarragona or at other European locations.

History

The Dow Award was created in 1978, and is currently celebrating its 47th edition. This distinction recognizes not only academic competencies but also the personal skills of final-year MEQ students.
Since 2012, the award has provided winners with a unique opportunity to begin their professional careers at Dow in Tarragona or other European locations, working in areas such as Operations or Research and Development.
Over the years, Dow Award winners have become managers, technical leaders, researchers, professors, and industry role models, contributing not only to the growth of Dow but also to the development of the scientific and industrial community.

Objectives of the Award

The Award values the following competencies:

• Initiative: Independent actions and the ability to innovate.
• Versatility: Technological adaptation and continuous improvement.
• Leadership: Motivation and guidance of teams toward success.
• Competence and Responsibility: Positive social and environmental impact.
• Communication: Listening and responding effectively.
• Teamwork: Interdependence with personal responsibility.
• Customer Orientation: Identification and satisfaction of customer needs.

Benefits of Participating

For the Winner:
The winner of the Dow Award enjoys public recognition at an official event, in addition to securing a position as an engineer at Dow. This opportunity also opens doors to professional vacancies across Europe, providing a unique platform to start a prominent career.

For the Finalists:
Finalists receive public recognition and the opportunity to participate in selection processes within Dow, gaining valuable experience for their future careers.

Selection Process

1. First Phase: Interview with Dow professionals (50%).
2. Second Phase: Presentation and interview with the ETSEQ-Dow jury (50%) on the topic "Risks in the Chemical Industry and Prevention Measures".

Requirements

To participate, you must:

• Be enrolled in the MEQ and graduate in the year of the award.
• Submit the application via Moodle, including:
  • Curriculum Vitae.
  • Academic transcript.
  • 3-minute personal video.
  • Presentation to the jury.

Notable Experiences

• Eduard de las Heras: Dow Award 2024. Process Automation Engineer at Dow Tarragona.
• David Raya Rodríguez: Dow Award 2023. Hydrocarbons Unit Improvement Engineer at Dow Tarragona.
• Erik Escudero: Finalist 2024. Process Engineer at Dow Terneuzen.
• Marc Arenas: Finalist 2024. Production Engineer at Dow Tarragona.

Dow Awars 2024 Eduard de las Heras