My coworkers are great! I really enjoy making social media content and other marketing materials for the department. I also enjoy working with the behind-the-scenes data for Student Well-Being's various programs, including STEP UP!
What I wish was different
I wish the pay was a bit higher.
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IT Media Services Producer
May 2019 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I enjoy being a part of the major impact distance classes can make. On any given day, I am making sure 50+ students are getting access to a class they would not otherwise be able to attend. The teamwork within the department is pretty good, and the hours tend to be pretty flexible if you need some time off.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
If you want to work for ITMS, please recognize that our small department is not the stereotypical IT office. We work with computers, but we aren't messing with the backend. We use VNCs, Online Meeting Services, and remote recorders and cameras to do a lot of work. It isn't coding. It isn't programming. It's using end-user software to accomplish a goal with as little effort from the client as possible.
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Undergraduate Research Assistant
January 2020 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I liked the freedom of getting to work when I wanted to over the summer but also still having project deadlines and responsibilities. I also liked being able to take a course over the summer and have enough time to focus on both and research.
What I wish was different
I wish we had more people engaged in research. The progress for my project was slow because not many students stayed in Rolla over the summer for research (largely due to COVID).
Advice
Talk to professors to get involved in research! Most are always accepting extra help and are very helpful to get you started if you put in effort.
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Research Fellow
May - August 2020 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I got to have a very hands-on experience with technology that I wouldn’t typically have access to in a normal classroom environment.
What I wish was different
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Summer Camp Counselor
May - August 2019 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
Working with new students every week was a blast and it is amazing getting to see what the next generation of engineers has in store.
What I wish was different
The job involves several different groups working to keep the camp running, these groups often have different guidelines and expectations for students and the contradictions were a mess at times.
Advice
The job is enjoyable but it is demanding living in the same place where you work, make sure you take time to focus on yourself once in a while or you risk burning out.
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Student Assistant
January 2019 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
I love getting to work with my hands and being able to see what is actually important and what I will use in my future career field.
What I wish was different
As far as the actual job nothing. It is a fantastic job.
Advice
Learn how to use basic power tools so that you do not have to come to someone like me to have a few holes drilled into some wood or a little bit of rust taken off of some metal.
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Research Assistant
May - September 2018 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
Lots of freedom in my project, got to learn a lot in a short period of time.
What I wish was different
The location
Advice
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Research Experience for Undergraduates in Additive Manufacturing
June - August 2017 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
It was a cool experience, each student chose their own topic to research in additive manufacturing, and work with a grad student and faculty advisor. You got research experience which broadened my view of engineering applications, or what you can do with your degree. Another highlight of this experience was that we got to travel to national labs and companies (oak ridge natl labs, & Reinshaw), as well as present our research at the international solid freeform fabrication symposium in Austin TX.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared for stuff not to work as expected intitally, often.
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Maintainence
May 2017 • Rolla, MO
What I liked
The people are amazing.
What I wish was different
I wish I had worked more hours.
Advice
It gives perspective for maintaining a building for civil engineers.
