Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Jessica Thomulka is a senior majoring in Chemistry and Philosophy
with a minor in Legal Studies. She is in the University Honors Program
and worked as a Research & Development Intern at MILSPRAY Military
Technologies during the summer. While there, she provided assistance
with polymer formulation, preparation, testing, processing documents
derived from testing, and assisting in the interpretation of test
results. She was also responsible for the migration of Material Safety
Data Sheets to OSHA, to ensure the safety of MILSPRAY's employees and
customers. She worked alongside of chemists and engineers to develop new
technologies for military and commercial use.
“The amount of chemistry I learned from my internship is immeasurable. The hands- on environment has taught me skills that I could have never learned in class or even in a teaching laboratory. At MILSPRAY I have had the opportunity to work with seasoned chemists and brilliant engineers who are eager to share their knowledge and practices. I have become more confident in myself and in my abilities.”
As a freshman, Jessica made an appointment with her career advisor to develop her first resume. She continues to visit The Career Center to keep it updated. In addition to working individually with her advisor, Jessica says that “career fairs and networking events have allowed me to become more confident in my ability to talk to employers. LinkedIn has also become a great resource for me to build a professional network with my coworkers at my internship”.
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