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College of Engineering and Science Alums to Watch 2013

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Sydney Johns, 2012 Graduate, B.S. Chemical Engineering, Field Services Engineer- CenterPoint Energy.  Sydney's advice to students is "[t]ake advantage of the career services on campus, but go above and beyond that in your job search. The professional world is both vast and limitless.”  Sydney Johns is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Taylor Fritz, 2012 Graduate, B.S. Industrial Engineering, GRDP Materials Buyer, Cameron.  Taylor's advice to students is "[d]on't let other people tell you that you can't do something. Work hard, persevere, and it will all be worth it in the end.”  Taylor Fritz is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Justin Bounds, 2011 Graduate, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Fixed Equipment Engineer, Exxon Facility, Baton Rouge, LA.  Justin’s advice to students is to “[n]ever stop learning. Never. No matter how old or rich or successful you become, there will always be an entire world full of wondrous things to learn. You just have to first admit that you don't already know them.”  Justin Bounds is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ David Taylor, 2003 Graduate, B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, QinetiQ, North America.  David’s advice to students is to “[a]ccept new tasks and challenges with enthusiasm, and don’t be afraid to volunteer when an opportunity presents itself.  Confidence in your abilities combined with a positive attitude and enthusiasm can help to set you apart from colleagues who are unwilling to step outside their comfort zone.”  David Taylor is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Alums to Watch 2012

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Colby Prejeant, 2009 Graduate, B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Engineer, EDG, Inc.   Colby is a lead process engineer at EDG, Inc., and is designing offshore production facilities and onshore gas treatment plants using advanced computer modeling.   “My advice to students is to find a good study group.  It will make the late nights a little more enjoyable.”  Colby Prejeant is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Stephen Zenter, 2006 Graduate, B.S. Industrial Engineering, Flight Controller for the International Space Station, United Space Alliance.  Stephen’s advice to students is to “[c]ontinue to set your goals a little higher and work a little harder.  Sometimes it is difficult to realize your full potential, but there are others around you who will notice before you do. “  Stephen Zenter is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Andrew Barringer, 2008 Graduate, Mechanical Engineering, Facilities Engineer, Chevron North America, Exploration and Production.  While at Tech, Andrew was President of ASME and a member of the Tau Beta Pi and Pi Tau Sigma Honor Societies.  Andrew is a Facilities Engineer with Chevron in Houston, TX, and is currently managing a $30M development project.   Andrew’s advice to COES students: “College is only the beginning when it comes to learning.  The ‘real world’ turns much faster than college.”  Andrew Barringer is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Mark McKee, 2011 Graduate, Mechanical Engineering, Ensign, United States Navy.  Mark is currently stationed at the Navy Nuclear Power Training Command in Charleston, South Carolina. He recently completed Nuclear Power School and will continue training at the Nuclear Power Training Unit, also in Charleston. Mark advises students to "[s]urround yourself with people that hold themselves to a high standard. You'll be surprised how much you begin to expect of yourself."  Mark McKee is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Jasmina Brooks, 1999 Graduate, B.S. Biomedical Engineering, Marketing Manager – Electrophysiology GE Healthcare.  Jasmina’s advise to students is that “[t]here are no big secrets to success.  To be successful, you must work hard and decide exactly what you want to accomplish, then resolve to pay the price to get it.”   Jasmina is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Mike McDaniel, 2007 Graduate, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Solutions, Piping Engineer, The Dow Chemical Company, Houston, Texas.  While at Tech, Mike served as Vice Chair and Chair of ASME and as a LaTECH STEP Student Mentor.  After graduation, he joined The Dow Chemical Company as a furnace and fired equipment maintenance engineer.  He is currently a site piping subject matter expert and the piping resource leader at Dow.   Mike McDaniel is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Brooke Droptini, 2004 Graduate, Civil Engineering, Project Manager, East Texas Infrastructure, Freese and Nichols, Inc., Tyler, Texas.  Brooke graduated from Louisiana Tech in 2004 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering.  After graduation, she took a position with Bucher, Willis and Ratliff in Tyler, Texas, took the PE exam, and became a licensed engineer.   In 2011, she joined Freese and Nichols, Inc., where she is now part of an initiative to expand company services in Tyler and other East Texas municipalities.   Brooke hopes other Tech students will have the same opportunities that her degree has provided her.   Brooke Droptini is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Megan Feazell, 2007 Graduate, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Supervisor, ExxonMobil, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  Megan graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2007 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and immediately began working with ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  At ExxonMobil, Megan is a Technical Supervisor in the Polymers area, and is responsible for mentoring and developing new engineers within the company.  Megan is already giving back to the College of Engineering and Science.  Megan Feazell is an Alum to Watch.

College of Engineering and Science Louisiana Tech University ‘Alum to Watch,’ Kevin Peters, 2011 Graduate, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, ALCON Labs, Houston, Texas.  He was a member of the College’s Eco-marathon team and played a key role in developing the ‘Roadster,’ which competed in the Shell Eco-marathon last spring and set a U.S. record for fuel efficiency.    At Alcon Labs, in Houston, Texas, Kevin is a manufacturing engineer and helps to develop and integrate automation equipment into the manufacturing process of medical devices.   Kevin Peters is an Alum to watch.