University of Pittsburgh
Swanson School of Engineering Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences School of Computing and Information, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION SPRING 2018
Sean Justice Named Co-op Student of the Year When Sean Justice came for his interview, we kidded him about his 3.964 GPA. “I’m stubborn,” he replied. Perhaps Sean is stubborn, but he has a few other qualities we want to mention. A product of Pittsburgh city schools, Sean is a recipient of the Pittsburgh Promise Scholarship, which he has maintained throughout his college career. As a high school student, Sean became involved in an initiative called “Change the Game,” which is a non-profit organization providing youth mentorship, citizenship and environmental stewardship to students from inner city schools. Sean began his experience as one of the students, and currently sits on the student advisory board for this program. The mission of Change the Game is to provide activities that promote critical thinking, teamwork and perseverance. Participation in this venture culminates in a trip to Yellowstone National Park for the winning team, providing a week of outdoor activities, academic exploration and exposure to science. Sean has been to Yellowstone three times, once as a high school student, and twice as a mentor and advisor. Another volunteer effort is one that is close to Sean’s family. His aunt passed away from brain cancer, and his grandmother began a non-profit supporting brain cancer research. For six years Sean acted as an assistant to his grandmother, coordinating events, running in the races, and as a musician, providing the music at a wine-tasting event. During the six years of these fundraising efforts,
$300,000 was raised. At Pitt, Sean is also a member of Tau Beta Pi, which centers on the 4 pillars of service, professionalism, academics, and social. Sean holds the position of Public Relations Chair. Each term Tau Beta Pi Co-op Director Maureen Barcic, Sean Justice, and US Steel Dean of Engineering Gerald H. Holder sponsors an event with the Ronald McDonald House. throughout the experience. During Sean’s The bulk of Sean’s outside activities at Pitt second rotation, he was placed in Raleigh, center around his involvement in the CorNC. His supervisor mentioned in her evalunerstone Christian Campus Ministry, where ation of Sean that he involved himself even he is heavily involved on the Worship team. there, by participating in community action Cornerstone is an outreach organization events at the local high school. partnering with the Bellefield Church on our campus, but the ministry also works with Academically, Sean is as strong as they the North Side’s Allegheny Alliance Church, come. His faculty advisor from electrical which is strongly involved in a homeengineering nominated Sean for this award, less ministry. Sean volunteers at some of but it was based on his contributions at his their events as part of their outreach, and co-op, which are significant and resulted through the ministry also volunteers in an in great savings for the company, as well organization called “Off the Floor,” which is as his stellar academics and record of a furniture bank to assist the needy. Sean is volunteerism. His employer saw him as an involved musically with Cornerstone Camengineer with ‘a strong drive for results’ and pus Ministry as well, and has the opportua ‘very collaborative and effective working nity to lead the services with his guitar on a style with test team members’. Another weekly basis. Whether leading a service or manager noted that ‘Sean picked up many moving furniture to the home of a grateful new skills either by taking the EU classes or person getting back on his feet, Sean tries learning on his own.’ to do what he can. Sean Justice was humbled by this nominaWhen a student co-ops with Eaton, they will tion, but that is the kind of person he is. In not be in Pittsburgh for all of their rotations. Sean’s world, you do your best. You work Going into the co-op, students realize they hard and give hard and serve others. will be placed where needed, but will also be exposed to a variety of opportunities
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION Co-op Students Recognized at the 2017 Reception and Dinner Graduating seniors were honored at the Recognition Reception and Dinner held on Friday, December 8, 2017, at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum. Students who completed all co-op rotations received recognition from Gerald Holder, U.S. Steel Dean of Engineering. The upcoming graduates and their families, in addition to faculty and co-op employers, attended the event. Maureen Barcic, Cooperative Education Director, highlighted the accomplishments of the program for the 2016-2017 academic year. Holder awarded each senior with a Certificate of Completion from the co-op program. Ms. Barcic and Dean Holder awarded the 2017 Co-op Employer of the Year to Philips, Sleep and Respiratory Care. Dave Smith, along with ten of his colleagues, accepted the award on the companies’ behalf. Student awards were also presented to acknowledge the co-ops’ successes in their work, academics, and communities. The award winners were:
Co-op Student of the Year Finalist:
Holder and Andrew Sivaprakasam
The Co-op Program would like to thank the students, their families, co-op employers, faculty, and staff for attending the dinner event. Cooperative Education takes pride in the student accomplishments and greatly values the support of its employer partners.
Philips, Sleep and Respiratory Care Named 2017 Co-op Employer of the Year Each year the Cooperative Education Program solicits nominations for Outstanding Co-op Employer from faculty and students. Philips, Sleep and Respiratory Care was named as the Swanson School of Engineering’s Outstanding Cooperative Education Employer for 2017. Our history with Philips actually goes back to our first co-op in 1994, but really began to flourish in 2005. Since that time, 50 co-ops have been hired by Philips. Because of the outstanding relationship we have had with the Monroeville locations, we have been able to cultivate relationships with both Boston and Cleveland. Our students have consistently raved about their experiences and some have been fortunate enough to accept full-time positions upon graduation. An excerpt from Farah Khan’s nomination letter states: “My assignments have been complex and allowed me a great deal of independence. When I come into work every day, I can function selfsufficiently without being given specific tasks by someone else. I am interested in and engaged by my projects. I am excited about my work, and I am excited to see people within the company respond positively to what I’ve been able to do. I cannot think of a better place to co-op.”
Dr. Gerald H. Holder, US Steel Dean of Engineering, presents Dave Smith, Senior Manager, Engineering and Technology Innovation, with the Employer of the Year award.
Co-op Student of the Year Honorable Mentions:
Co-op Student of the Year Sean Justice Electrical Engineering Eaton Corporation
Kelly Appleton
Sidney Cannon-Bailey
Marci Carter
Co-op Student of the Year Finalist
Shweta Ravichandar and her mother
Andrew Sivaprakasam Bioengineering Human Engineering Research Lab
Co-op Student of the Year Honorable Mentions Kelly Appleton–Mechanical Engineering Sidney Cannon–Bailey- Bioengineering Marci Carter–Civil Engineering Danielle Charbonneau–Bioengineering Kelsey Dolan–Mechanical Engineering Daniel Grzybek–Chemical Engineering Aaron Johnson–Mechanical Engineering (no picture- did not attend) Noah Kaib–Industrial Engineering (no picturedid not attend) Mitchell Moran–Computer Engineering Jared Raszewski–Chemical Engineering Kaitlyn Shields–Computer Engineering
Dinner setup in the Grand Ballroom at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum
Danielle Charbonneau
Kelsey Dolan
Daniel Grzybek
Andrew James and family Mitchell Moran
Jared Raszewski
Kaitlyn Shields
(Left to right): Back row- Michael Greene, Christian Thomas. Front row- Richard Williams, Charles Butler, and Nse O’Dean.
Dean Palacios and his wife
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COOPERATIVE EDUCATION 2017 Co-op Certificate Recipients Bioengineering
Bell, Monica L. Bottorff, Elizabeth C. Cannon-Bailey, Sidney E. Charbonneau, Danielle N. Fleming, Nathan K. Fritch, Madalyn R. Hartogs, Ruben M. Lee, Kiara R. Martin, Tyler J. Meyer, Graeme T. Myers, Nathaniel M. Pechtl, Kenneth S. Phalen, Henry T. Sivaprakasam, Andrew N. Smoulder, Adam L. Zhuang, Jennifer J.
Chemical Engineering Adams, Jacob J. Basha, Iman T. Berger, Bernard J. Bowers, Sarah E. Brady, Luke U. Brown, Dustin M. Cappelli, James E. Carannante, Anthony G. Case, Logan J. Chintam, Kavitha A. Davison, Evan R. Del Nano, Joseph C. Dolinick, William J. Donovan, Kelly E. Gentile, Tai Xi A. Grill, Austin D. Grzybek, Daniel J. Hoover, Elyssa L. Hoover, John A. Huber, Alex S. Ireland, Sarah M. Keck, Branden M. Keene, Kaitlin D. Klett, Katarina C. Koch, Daniel J. Kulhanek, Abigail J. LaVallee, Kendra S. Lennon, Morgan P. Lertola, Anne C. Lyons, Aaron M. McElhinny, Catherine B. Meeker, Eliot W. Montgomery, Jason P. Peyton, Conor K. Philpot, Zackary L. Raszewski, Jared R. Relich, Eric A. Rode, Mitchell T. Sassani, Andrew J. Scanlon, Brendan R. Schantz, Gabrielle E. Schuerle, Daniel W. Sellers, Joslin F. Shmagin, Daniel L. Siewert, Jaclyn C. Snyder, Shane D. Sompel, Matthew T. Spangler, Kristen A.
Sparks, Evan B. Swamynathan, Gautam A. Teixeira, Cassidy N. Thombs, Hannah G. Ulam, Devin W. Valley, Emily M. Vincent, Patrick D. Walters, Andrew M. Zelenka, Emily C. Zucarelli, Kristin M.
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Abbey, Jon O. Adelsohn, Emily D. Anderjack, Stephen J. Bromley, Adam W. Buli, Melissa A. Bumstead, James R. Carroll, Matthew C. Carter, Marci M. Citerone, Alexander L. Covelli, Stephen J. Cross, Charles, W. Dacanal, Taylor R. D’Anna, Janet L. DiPasquale, Christopher J. Fox, Nathan M. Frosztega, Amanda M. Geiger, Daniel C. Heller, Timothy J. Hu, Steven D. James, Andrew S. Kottler, Benjamin A. Kountz, Robert N. McGinley, Nicholas J. Nixon, Brandon L. Overacker, Scott D. Pietz, Lindsay M. Rampado, Andrew M. Rizzo, Eric D.
Nguyen, Christine H. Patton, Alexander D. Pirn, Aadu A. Protivnak, Tyler J. Roesinger, Joseph M. Scholl, Daxton J. Selling, Jonathan B. Shields, Kaitlyn E. Snow, Stephen C. Snyder, Matthew S. Taylor, Robert A. Torgerson, Xavier L. Wells, Gabriel M. Xue, Roger O. Zamboky, Robert A.
Computer Science Bramson, Samuel A. Brumbaugh, Alec R. Debick, Katherine L. Dillon, Richard A. Guo, Xinyue I. Huang, James A. Mattesi, George P. Morgenstern, Ben D. Patterson, Jeremy E. Plump. Kyle T. Russak, Sam J. Sedivy, Samuel L. Sen, Vivek A. Sy, Mark J. Tapinsh, Aleks L. Wright, Erik C. Zhang, Ningqian I.
Electrical Engineering
Banas, Michelle L. Bittenbender, Erick R. Brody, Ryan M. Cario, Jenna M. Carroll, Patrick M. Deane, Samuel J. Computer Engineering Emes, Adam J. Fairlie Matos, Solange M. Adam, Zachary T. Grebinoski, John M. Anuskiewicz, Nathan D. Justice, Sean M. Bagnato, Austin J. Kunitsky, Joseph D. Becker, Ryan J. Le, Kevin Q. Bednar, Sarah H. Lee, Taeyoung A. Bowser, Samuel M. Maloney, Adam Z. Brockway, Alexis C. Nakhai, Aryana Y. Campbell, Caitlin R. Nascimento, Jonathan S. Davis, Nicholas I. Passarello, Daniel R. Forrence, Phillip R. Retikis, Hannah M. Gabrin, Michael R. Roseberry, Erik S. Good, Christopher D. Seyfert, Bryan G. Grube, Garrett D. Spano, Ryan J. Higgins, Erin L. Theodule, Arnelle K. Kenneson, Jonathan M. Thomas, Christian M. Klonowski, Anastasia M. Todd, Nathaniel T. Knopfmacher, Ben Z. Tsatsos, Sofia O. Luksik, Brendan K. Valinski, Theodore D. Lyman, Elizabeth A. Vo, Long T. Lynch, Joseph T. Williamson, Betsalel H. Marx, Jacqueline A. Matthews, Ryan J. Engineering Science Monto, Kyle W. Heintz, Brett J. Moran, Mitchell W.
Industrial Engineering Chi, Yun-Nuo U. Ahearn, Emily S. Akintoye, Sarah T. Bair, Evan R. Butler, Charles D. Dickinson, Kimberley L. Finikiotis, Kristyna M. Herrick, Christopher M. Herzog, Emily M. Hoffman, Bryan R. Jambor, Christopher M. Judge, Lauren M. Kaib, Noah J. Kaighn, Leah E. Kallquist, Mckenzie A. Kilmon, Alexandra L. Kuhn, Hayden A. Larson, Kelly R. Linderman, Zachary J. Malia, Alannah J. Mannella, Zachary P. Marchi, Joseph M. Masterson, Sarah C. McCauley, Robert K. Morin, Samantha A. Narcisi, Daniel V. Osborn, Ross E. Passerini, John L. Petrone, Geena L. Portier, Victoria A. Prosser, Jacob T. Radovich, William P. Remark, Elizabeth A. Rojas Gonzalez, Angelica G. Saviola, Julianna F. Schroll, Christopher L. Sharif, Kor’an S. Sherlock, Samuel P. Slipe, Eric M. Stern, Seth D. Wise, Zachary R. Zeis, Kylie A. Zullo, Emily C.
Materials Science and Engineering Eason, Courtney T. Milligan, Madison J. Mingey, Stephen F. Noon, Logan M. Wolfman, Jacob P.
Mechanical Engineering
Appleton, Kelly M. Bartholomew, Benjamin S. Bauer, Kyle J. Berry, Dillon M. Bertani, Nicholas C. Besley, David J. Blodgett, Corinne E. Botsford, Alexander R. Brown, Alyssa A. Cameron, Joshua A. Campbell, Jessica R. Capolupo, Michael S.
Chickola, Jennifer L. Chuang, Chih-Yuan H. Cooke, Justin P. Crawford, Kevin P. Deshpande, Atharva T. Dillon, Christopher M. Dolan, Kelsey M. Donello, Michael I. Fetch, Katherine A. Fink, Christian B. Fritz, Adam A. Gatto, Paul M. Genualdi, David A. Greene, Michael L. Grygo, Nathaniel X. Johnson, Aaron T. Karas, Dylan M. Kilroy, Evan J. Labashosky, Matthew A. Lai, John A. Malagari, Nicholas S. Malencia, Ryan J. Males, Slobodan L. Marnik, Alexander T. Mattioli, Raymond M. Mercader, Anthony L. Michael, Anthony J. Norcross, Jonathan P. Normile, Caroline Louise F. Palacios, Dean A.
Phillips, Emma L. Ravichandar, Shweta H. Reichel, Noah P. Sauder, Daniel A. Schrameyer, Robert F. Schumann, Ethan R. Shanahan, Michael J. Sharp, Jacalyn O. Singh, Timothy R. Skelly, Kyle J. Skorski, Ryan C. Smedley, Brent W. Soles, David J. Stucky, Abraham E. Sundaram, Vani H. Thaler, Faith E. Urbina, Lynn M. Van Horn, Grant J. Varley, Sean W. Vavithes, Mark R. Vilett, Nicholas T. Walker, Zachary A. Wannemacher, Aaron J. Weideman, Jason J. Weinmann, Katrina A. Williams, Kelsey M. Williams, Richard O. Wolk, Nathan A. Zaccagnini, Christopher A. Zora, Matthew J.
Upcoming Events Annual Spring Co-op Job Fair Wednesday, January 31, 2018 William Pitt Union 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Annual Fall Co-op Job Fair October 5, 2018 William Pitt Union 10 a.m.–2 p.m. University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering Cooperative Education Program 152 Benedum Hall 412-624-9826 engineering.pitt.edu/coop Co-op Staff Maureen Barcic Chris Frankovic Director Associate Director paub2m@pitt.edu caf54@pitt.edu Tyler Kimmel John Goebel Program Administrator Graduate Intern tjk58@pitt.edu jag289@pitt.edu The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Published in cooperation with the Office of University Communications. 110921-0118