Category Archives: Student Stories

Adam Schoolfield stands in front of the JTEKT headquarters during his coop work experience.

Student Spotlight: Adam Schoolfield

August 21, 2023 Student Stories Adam Schoolfield, Co-op, JTEKT, Manufacutring, Mechanical Engineering Brittney VanDeventer

During his co-op experience, MABE senior Adam Schoolfield gained valuable skills and practical, hands-on work experience while serving as a Manufacturing Engineer at JTEKT Vonore.

Jake Orr, wearing an olive green shirt and black and white hat, inspects a large drone aircraft during his coop experience at Aim Lock, Inc.

Student Spotlight: Jake Orr

August 3, 2023 Student Stories Aim Lock, Automated threat detection, coop, Jake Orr, Military contractor, Unmanned aircraft Brittney VanDeventer

Jake Orr, a MABE rising sophomore, worked with unmanned aircraft to improve military safety during his coop experience at Aim Lock, Inc.

Donovan Stockdale stands on the warehouse floor wearing a safety vest during his internship with Walmart.

Student Spotlight: Donovan Stockdale

May 2, 2023 Student Stories coop, donovan stockdale, intern, Internship, Mechanical Engineering, project management, Suzanne Sawicki Brittney VanDeventer

MABE student Donovan Stockdale, a senior in mechanical engineering, speaks about his internship and the experience he gained throughout that time.

Russell McCoig standing in front of a construction project during his co-op

Student Spotlight: Russell McCoig

April 13, 2023 Student Stories Civil and Environmental Engineering, Co-op, Engineering Professional Practice, student spotlight Brittney VanDeventer

Civil and environmental engineering student Russell McCoig co-oped in Louisville, Kentucky from January-December 2022 with EMJ Construction.

Riya Patel standing in front of John Sevier Combined Cycle Plant

Student Spotlight: Riya Patel

March 23, 2023 Student Stories Co-op, Electrical Engineering, Internship, Riya Patel Brittney VanDeventer

EECS student Riya Patel provides tips and advice for students who are seeking internships and co-ops to gain work experience.

Blake Zegiestowsky posing in front of a black Mercedes Benz SUV

Student Spotlight: Blake Zegiestowsky

March 23, 2023 Student Stories Blake Zegiestowsky, Co-op, Mechanical Engineering, Mercedes Benz Brittney VanDeventer

Going into this Co-op, I had no idea what an engineer in the automotive industry did. I learned so much […]

Student Spotlight: Taylor Rogers

November 29, 2022 Student Stories computer science, Electrical Engineering, Internship Engineering Professional Practice

This assignment has been an incredible opportunity to expand industry-specific knowledge, foster connections with a variety of people, and develop […]