Tag Archives: Co-op

Zachary Koller wearing a respiratory mask and other personal protective equipment while working in a controlled environment within an enclosed piece of machinery.

Student Spotlight: Zachary Koller

August 21, 2023 Student Stories Beehive Industries, Co-op, Mechanic Engineering, Zachary Koller Brittney VanDeventer

MABE senior Zachary Koller learned and applied industry relevant skills during his co-op experience with Beehive Industries in Knoxville, TN.

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.

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 […]

Carson Foy wears a bright yellow high-visibility vest as he stands in front a white Toyota that is raised on a rack in a garage.

Student Spotlight: Carson Foy

November 29, 2022 Student Stories Co-op, Mechanic Engineering Engineering Professional Practice

As a co-op, I had the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the automotive industry. I worked alongside many […]

Student Spotlight: Joshua Morcos

October 19, 2022 Student Stories Altec Industries, Co-op, Mechanical Engineering Brittney VanDeventer

Fab is the very beginning of the manufacturing process. We make all the parts that are used downstream to assemble […]

Brooke Narducci

November 4, 2019 Student Stories Brooke Narducci, Co-op, DENSO Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering Gallaher, Andrew Bryce (Andy)

The featured student this week is Brooke Narducci, a mechanical engineering major from Allardt, Tennessee, who worked for Denso in […]

Ethan Weaver

January 8, 2018 Student Stories Co-op, Ethan Weaver, Mechanical Engineering, PolyOne Gallaher, Andrew Bryce (Andy)

The featured student this week is Ethan Weaver, a Mechanical Engineering major from Spring Hill, Tennessee, who worked for PolyOne […]

Madeleine Burrell

November 7, 2017 Student Stories Co-op, Madeleine Burrell, Nuclear Engineering, Southern Company Gallaher, Andrew Bryce (Andy)

Burrell recently completed a co-op experience where she worked as a nuclear steam supply systems engineer at Southern Company in […]

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