Tag: Engineering

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Clarkson University Students Explore Sustainable Building Practices in and around the Nation’s Capital

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Clarkson University students, including Environmental Policy and Construction Engineering Management (CEM) students, recently traveled to Washington, D.C. where they delved into the world of sustainable building practices and developed vital connections within the industry. The trip, organized by Clarkson University’s Construction Engineering Management Program, showcased the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability, emphasizing the synergy between environmental …

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Where My Chemical Engineering Degree Has Taken My Career

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Hello, my name is Katie Gardner and I am a Clarkson alumnae, having earned my bachelor of science degree in Chemical Engineering in 2006. Since then, I have taken my career in many different directions and had a multitude of opportunities that have broadened my horizons and allowed me to strive every day to learn …

Undergraduate Programs

How I Chose to Be a Chemical Engineering Major at Clarkson

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My name is Michael Sehn ‘22, and I am a chemical engineering major from Chenango Forks, New York with minors in mathematics and chemistry. I wish to share with you some insights as to why I chose chemical engineering as my major, why Clarkson University was the right place to pursue this major, and some …

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The Need for SPEED: 5 Reasons Why Everyone Should Join

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Hello, my name is Robert Schneider; I am a sophomore Civil Engineering student from Niskayuna NY. I have a strong interest in the construction industry, have worked as a material testing technician and as a Co-Captain for our Concrete Canoe team. When asked the popular question: “Why did you decide to attend Clarkson University?” I …

Undergraduate Programs

From Phoenix to Potsdam: Why I Left the Desert to join Clarkson

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My name is Mikaela Morris ’23 and I am a sophomore, double majoring in physics and mechanical engineering at Clarkson.  I am from Cave Creek, a small suburb of Arizona’s very-arid desert capital, Phoenix.   Why Clarkson The question I get most often is “How on earth did you end up in Potsdam?” So, I guess …

Graduate Education

Advancing Your Career In Engineering Management

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For engineers and those with backgrounds in STEM fields, an advanced degree offers the opportunity to develop a foundation in business and leadership. Leading a team, bidding on a contract, balancing the technical and social aspects of a project in a new industry like alternative energy – all of these are areas where a degree …

Undergraduate Programs

Five Reasons I Love Engineering & Management at Clarkson

Hello readers! My name is Callie Lindsay and I am a senior Engineering & Management student here at Clarkson University. If you are a prospective student considering Clarkson or a current Clarkson student thinking about changing your major, I hope this blog can be of use to you! I can honestly say that choosing Clarkson …

Graduate Education

Graduate Programs that Match Your Goals and Schedule

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Clarkson’s graduate programs are designed specifically for today’s students. You can earn a master’s degree in a high-demand field—business, engineering, data analytics, healthcare administration and more—on a schedule that works for you. Depending on the program, options include full and part time study and on campus, online and hybrid (a combination of on campus and …

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Clarkson University Engineering and Management (E&M) Program

Hey guys! My name is Kyaw Myo and I am a rising sophomore with engineering and management major here at Clarkson. If you are looking to learn more about the E&M program, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog, I will be sharing what the program is all about, as well as share …

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Our Construction Engineering Management SPEED Team Victory

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I’m Zach Gordon, a senior civil engineering major here at Clarkson. I am a member of the Construction Management SPEED (Student Projects for Engineering Experience & Design) team. I’m graduating in December because I did a co-op with Walsh Construction during the spring semester of 2017. I recently competed in the 29th Annual Associated Schools …