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![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.](http://coes.latech.edu/alums-to-watch/sjohns.jpg "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.](http://coes.latech.edu/alums-to-watch/tfritz.jpg "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.](http://coes.latech.edu/alums-to-watch/jbounds.jpg "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.](http://coes.latech.edu/alums-to-watch/dtaylor.jpg "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 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.](http://coes.latech.edu/alums-to-watch/szenter.jpeg "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,’ 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.](http://coes.latech.edu/alums-to-watch/mmckee.jpg "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.](http://coes.latech.edu/alums-to-watch/jbrooks.jpg "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.")
