The University of Alabama Engineering Career Development Center

Robbie English, currently pursuing both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in aerospace engineering, completed his co-op with .
About his experience, Robbie said:

“Completing a co-op was the best professional development step I’ve taken in a while at UA, and I both thoroughly enjoyed the experience and benefited greatly from it. I was given exciting projects to stretch and grow my engineering knowledge and expertise, and met some amazing people along the way.
It is a bittersweet goodbye to a place that I called home for three semesters. I am incredibly blessed and very grateful for the opportunity to have contributed to the Bibb County Battery Plant, and will always look back on the experience with a smile.”

Thinking about co-op? Join us for an info session in the fall or reach out to our office this summer!

Emily Gokie recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Physics. She completed her Co-op through the NASA Pathways program. About her experience, Emily said the following:

“I completed four rotations at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. I’ve worked on test stands for heat exchangers, rheological testing for heat shields, FEA modelling for structures, simulation and analysis, and more. I’ve used many tools that I have learned throughout my degree - ranging from CAD, MATLAB, additive manufacturing, and machining techniques.
I will be continuing work as a NASA Pathways Co-op this summer and have plans to pursue a PhD in Aerospace Engineering at CU Boulder starting in the fall.”

Side note: In the last photo, check out Reid Wiseman, commander of the recent Artemis II mission!
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Do you ever wonder what it’s like on the job in a co-op or internship? Drew Casingal graduated last weekend with a Master of Business Administration after completing his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
He shares his experience as a Co-op with GAF:

“I’m grateful for my co‑op with GAF Materials Corp. Nothing prepares you for an engineering career quite like stepping into a real manufacturing environment. Real plant experience, real engineering challenges, real teamwork. I was lucky to work with incredible people who made the tough days easier and the good days even better.

For any engineering student considering the co‑op program, take the leap! Applying what you learn in class and working alongside the people who bring designs to life is an experience you can’t replace. Textbooks can only take you so far; being in a manufacturing plant brings everything into focus. You’ll grow. You’ll fail. You’ll learn. You’ll fail again. You’ll get better, and you’ll walk away with a whole new understanding of what engineering really looks like.“

Wondering if co-op could work for you, too? Join us for an information session when classes resume this fall!

Tobias Guo, a senior from Tuscaloosa, AL, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and minors in aerospace engineering and computer science. He will be attending to pursue a doctorate in aerospace engineering.
Congratulations, Toby!

Colton Hollingsworth, a senior from Trussville, AL, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He has accepted a position with . Congratulations, Colton!

Sarah Wilson, a senior from Tuscaloosa, AL, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a minor in construction engineering. She has accepted a position with . Congratulations, Sarah!

Today we celebrated our amazing Graduate Assistant, Drew Casingal, on his graduation. 👨‍🎓 Drew has contributed so much to our office over the last year and we are forever grateful! Can’t wait to see the amazing things you accomplish at , Drew!
Roll Tide!

Kaleb Herrmann, a senior from Schenectady, NY, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in mathematics. Congratulations, !

JB Bowman, a senior from Arab, AL, will graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering with a minor in construction engineering. He will be returning to the in the fall to complete his graduate degree in engineering. Congratulations, !