Emily Strohm

Senior in Chemical Engineering

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What high school did you attend?

McKeesport High School

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What activities are you involved in outside WEPO?

Yoga Club, Omega Chi Epsilon, On My Honor, Society of Women Engineers

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

WISER Student -Dr. Post Climate Change and Ecology Lab 2015 Engineering Intern -Tech Met Inc 2016 (Pittsburgh, PA) Refining and Midstream Engineering Intern -Phillips 66 2017 (Old Ocean, TX)

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Why did you choose to come to Penn State?

School spirit, football games, creamery ice cream

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What is your best Penn State or engineering memory?

Watching Penn State beat Ohio State and winning the Big Ten championship.

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What advice would you give a first-year engineer?

Don't be afraid to try new things. I had never tried yoga before coming to Penn State, and now I'm the VP of the club.

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What was your favorite class you took as a freshmen?

CHEM 112

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What is a fun fact about yourself?

I love to knit! So far, I've completed a blanket, scarves, and a lot of hats.

 

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