Completed an 8-week internship in Trier, Germany with Laies Bucher, a major producer of industrial presses and mixers. Duties included studying the factory�s operation, testing presses and mixers for customers, as well as aiding in the development of new mixer prototype. I worked with modern, computerized drilling and milling machines, as well as learning the programming involved in operating them. I also helped analyze the production and processes of making refractory bricks for several customers.

Worked with Dr. Fritz Ostdiek, A professor of mechanical engineering. I helped design and build a fluid flow table for use in the department�s laboratory. I also did various duties for other professors in the department that included designing, testing, and construction.

Worked with items such as televisions, VCR�s, and computer projection systems. Managed delivery of equiptment to entire campus. Trained personel on Microsoft PowerPoint and Astound presentation programs, as well as video editting equiptment.