Chemical Engineering - need thoughts regarding a disappointing visit

LuvLABS
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 15:57:21 +0000

rainh2o My DD is a freshman Chem E, OOS. She has had a completely difference experience. Is doing Stem MBA, didn’t get Emerging Scholars, but applied for and was accepted to a Chemistry professor research group and getting good lab experience. We had an ok interview with a young ChemE professor, Ok but not outstanding. What sold us was the size of the dept…growing, able to graduate in 4 years, and DH met a Chem E professor (Dr. Bara) that sold him on the opportunities for smart kids. As with any field, internships will depend upon her resume and how much she networks for it. Is participating in SEA, Student Engineers in Action and American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Honors College, and a couple of others. ChemE is a challenging major anywhere, combined with premed, doesn’t leave much open for exploration outside of the requirements, but DD doesn’t need or want that. Very pleased with our decision for Alabama.