Jacqueline Trautman

Senior in Mechanical Engineering

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What high school did you attend?

South Lakes High School

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What activities (clubs) are you involved in outside of WEPO?

Society of Women Engineers (Vice President of Student Affairs), Engineering Ambassadors, American Society of Mechanical Engineering, Istari Society, and the involvement with the Schreyer Honors College

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What Internship/Co-Op/Study Abroad or Research experience have you had?

After freshmen year I interned at the National Air and Space Museum to ensure that their educational programming was engaging for guests of all ages and genders. The next two summers I have spent working at Pratt and Whitney in their Systems Engineering and Validation division as a test engineer and process engineer. Also the spring of my junior year I spent studying at the University of Southampton in England.

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Why did you choose to come to Penn State?

I choose to come to Penn State because it felt like home. Of course it has an amazing engineering program but it is unique in its support of women in the college. Also going to school here is so much more than just going to classes, it is an opportunity to participate in engage in clubs, research, and career preparation.

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What is your best Penn State or engineering memory?

My favorite Penn State memory is participating in the national SWE conference in Philadelphia my sophomore year. Not only did I get to attend an amazing conference, I made some amazing new friends who have been a part of my life ever since.

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What did you wish you knew as a first-year engineer?

It is absolutely alright to feel overwhelmed! Everyone around you feels the same way so instead of trying to hide it, don't be afraid of talking with others about what you are experiencing. Your peers can help you, and you can help them figure out almost anything you are facing.

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What was your favorite class you took as a freshmen?

EDSGN 100H

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What is a fun fact about yourself?

I was the first Pratt and Whitney intern to run a jet engine in the test stands.