Sotr
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 7
Today, the SELF 2020 cohort visited Kenworth Trucking in Seattle, WA. Kenworth Trucking is owned by Paccar which owns an ecosystem of truck manufacturers, truck part manufacturers, and truck financing groups. Kenworth is an established American company that has built premium trucks for the US and abroad since 1915, and...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 6
Today we visited the Ballard Locks with Dave Chapman. The Ballard Locks is one of Seattle’s most popular tourist attractions. The Locks were completed in 1917 and connect the salt water Puget Sound with fresh water Lake Union and Lake Washington. They are a vital addition to the city...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 4
This day was packed full of company visits with two morning visits at Blue Origin and Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, and an afternoon visit at the Uber Seattle office. A group of the SELF cohort first started...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 3
In the morning we visited Google at their Fremont office on Lake Union. Our host, Caroline Danzi a recent graduate working on the Domain team, gave us a introduction to Google and their campus. The presentation outlined the interview process, the different Google sectors, and the many diverse career opportunities...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 3
In the morning we visited Google at their Fremont office on Lake Union. Our host, Caroline Danzi a recent graduate working on the Domain team, gave us a introduction to Google and their campus. The presentation outlined the interview process, the different Google sectors, and the many diverse career opportunities...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 2
For the juniors’ second day in Seattle, they had the entire day to explore all that Seattle has to offer. It was beautiful outside (not even raining a little bit!). Many students visited Pike’s Place Market, enjoying activities such as visiting the first Starbucks, eating fantastic pastries, and attending a...
SELF on the Road - Seattle - Day 1
The day for many started at 3 AM, with some entering the terminal with apprehension due to the unfortunate airline incident that occurred the previous day in Seattle. Some were hesitant to get on the plane and nervous for part of the ride. Quinton Jones was not one of these...
SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 8
Today marks the final day of SELF on the Road 2017. We enjoyed a relaxing morning at the hotel and then traveled to In-N-Out Burger. Many burgers, shakes, and animal-style fries were consumed by our group of engineers. Out of the entire group, there were seven people who enjoyed the...
SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 6
Today we had a busy day visiting two companies—Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems, Inc. in Irvine and California Resources Corporation in Long Beach. ...
SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 5
On Tuesday, SELF Fellows visited The Spaceship Company located near the Mojave Air and Space Port. The Spaceship Company is a Virgin Galactic company. We were given a tour of the facility and had many questions answered by Steve Ericson, a KU Aerospace Engineering graduate and current Aerospace Engineering Advisory...
SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 4
Our group's first stop on this beautiful Sunday morning was the Getty Center. The Center is known for its famous artworks, gardens, architecture and hill-top views of Los Angeles. In order to reach the center, our group took a 5-minute tram ride up the hill. ...
SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 7
We started off our day at the corporate offices of Avery Dennison by jumping into the business perspective. Cynthia Guenther, Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations, gave us a company overview highlighting the different areas of the business including RFID tags, adhesives, and medical technologies. We got a sense...
SELF ON THE ROAD 2017 - DAY 3
Saturday brought out our adventurous sides as we piled in the vans and traveled to Angeles National Forest to attempt to hike Mt. Baldy, the highest peak in the National Park, recommended by Dr. Wiles. We enjoyed the views of the San Gabriel Mountains from a ski lift which took...
SELF on the Road 2017 - Day 2
Today we visited the Center of the Universe, and I have a lovely sticker to prove it. We had the wonderful opportunity to visit NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). SELF Alumna Sarah Elizabeth McCandless was our tour guide. ...
SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 7 (Houston)
On our final day for SELF on the Road, we visited NASA Johnson Space Center. We were greeted and hosted by SELF Class of 2015 alumna Olivia Armstrong. At JSC we toured the Neuroscience Laboratory and learned about how NASA studies the effects of microgravity on the inner ear and...
SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 3 (Austin)
After an early breakfast, SELF was on the road to Emerson Electric. A large company with a diverse portfolio, we met primarily with the Process Management division who work to deliver technical solutions and support for complex industrial processes. ...
SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 5 (Houston)
On Wednesday morning, we loaded up the bus in Austin and prepared to drive to Houston to meet Bob Peebler at KIPP Houston High School, a public charter school. Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) schools were started in 1994 and focus on developing knowledge as well as character in their...
SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 6 (Houston)
On Thursday morning, the Fellows were greeted by several KU alumni at Chevron Philips Chemical. After arriving in Houston the day before, the group got to spend several hours speaking with CP Chem executives and hear their paths that led them to success within the chemicals industry. ...
SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 1 (Austin)
Saturday marked our first day of Self on the Road 2016. After landing in Austin, TX we headed over to Iron Cactus for a delicious meal. They proved it’s never too early for dessert, ending the meal with a sweet treat of crème brulee tarts and chocolate cake. ...
SELF on the Road 2016 - Day 4 (Austin)
We departed from the hotel this morning at 8:30am to meet with Marty Burger from American Constructors. Due to the rain, plans were altered so we ended up spending all of our time at only one jobsite. We ended up at one of the new high schools (Tom Glenn High...
SELF on the Road Blog - Day 5: Portland
SELF on the Road Blog - Day 3: Seattle
Day three of SOTR began with an early start at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, WA. We were greeted at Microsoft by KU Aerospace Engineering alumnus Mike Zyskowski. Our first tour took us into the home and workplace of tomorrow through their Envisioning Center. This unique exhibit showcases how Microsoft imagines...
SELF on the Road Blog - Day 2: Seattle
The last company visit for the day was to Kiewit and their main project in Seattle- the SR 520 bridge, the longest floating bridge in the world spanning about 7500 feet. We were not only privileged to discuss the details of the design of the bridge and the involvement of...
SELF on the Road Blog - Day 1: Seattle
SELF On the Road began the week with a visit to Starbucks’ Kent Flexible Plant (KFP). Located in Kent, WA, this processing plant is considered “flexible” as it houses three separate manufacturing processes: Coffee, Tea and Solubles. Further, it produces these products in quantities ranging from the 6 oz. retail...