Co-op Student Profiles

Allison Fidler, 2013
Engineering Co-op
ITW Technology Center, Glenville, Ill.
"Working in R&D at ITW, I've learned that there's a lot more to plastics than just processing. I'm actually taking the lessons I've learned in the classroom and in the lab and applying them to real-world applications to improve efforts in sustainability."
John Waszak, 2013
CAD Engineering Co-op
Conformis, Burlington, MA
"My Co-op at ConforMIS has given me an opportunity to experience the work of a CAD Engineer creating better patient outcomes for knee replacement surgery, while contributing to the production of weekly goals, and expanding on what I’ve learned in my classes so far."

Jared Peraner, 2012
Manufacturing Engineering Co-op
Teknor Apex, St. Albans, VT
"I’ve learned more than just plastics. I’ve learned about the ideals of corporate culture, employee to employer relations, the need for continuous improvement, methods of problem solving and that time really is money." [More]