Undergraduate Internship: Newport News Shipbuilding

Fri, 19 May 2023 11:59:20 -0400
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John Velkey, '23 chemical engineering - traditional track, mathematics minor

When was the internship?
Summer 2022

Where was the internship?
Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS), a division of Huntington Ingalls Industries, in Newport News, Virginia

What was the focus of your research/internship?
As the Plant Utilities Operations Engineering Intern, John provided facilities and utilities engineering support.

What advice do you have for students who are interested in getting involved in research or an internship?
Apply early, apply often, consider a wide range of internships/research fields

Are you a member of any clubs/campus organizations?
John works for the UMBC Undergraduate Admissions Office.

What are your goals after graduation?
John would like to pursue a career in industry after graduation.

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