Representation matters. Here blogger Brittney Nelson shares her personal story and struggles as a minority engineering student, her path to success, and a call for change.
Entering the Engineering Workforce
Joel Sam graduated in May and has now entered the workplace with Lynntech, Inc. in College Station. He offers some insight and tips on how to make the most of your first few months in the office.
How a Good Ag Builds a Spaceship
Since graduating from Texas A&M back in 2017, I’ve been working for Boeing, where I’ve contributed to the design of several different space vehicles. For the past 6-months, I’ve overseen the production of Starliner, Boeing’s new manned space capsule. I’d like to share some wisdom I’ve gained along the way and offer an idea of what life can be like for an Aggie engineer post-graduation.
5 Things to Experience in Bryan/College Station Before You Graduate
I think it is safe to say that College Station may not be known as the most exciting place to live outside of the Texas A&M campus. A lot of people actually end up going out of town to go do something fun, even for a day trip. But, over the years that I’ve lived here as a student, I’ve discovered a lot of places and activities that really are unique to this area and are so worth doing while here! Here are 5 of those things that I think are musts if you live in the B/CS area for any amount of time.
Small Things That Can Make Someone’s Day Great
My first few months at Texas A&M were not the most exciting times of my life. I tried everything I could think of to make my college experience as great as it could be. From being overly involved in a myriad of activities to ensuring my studies were up to speed, something was really lacking. It wasn’t until later in my sophomore year that I decided to slow things down and focus on what truly did matter to me. It wasn’t trying to get poster-child grades or doing the most with my time, but rather leaving an impact on each person I interacted with every day.
Ingenium Vlog: The best brunch you’ll ever make in college
Watch Phoebe’s vlog where she and a couple of special guests whip up the best brunch you’ll ever make in college!
Why You Can Afford to Go Abroad
I can say with certainty that going on a reciprocal educational exchange program early in my academic program was the most important experience I have had. I chose to write this blog to share how you can afford to go abroad, and why you need to go now.
Three Tips to Help in Transitioning from College to a First Job
I expect most engineering students have had at least some internship experience or a summer job. If you haven’t had a job, here are three tips to help in the big transition.
Retracing our Roots: An OCEN Study Abroad Experience
There are things in this life that cannot be learned by opening a book, nor by sitting in a lecture hall filled with 100 of your closest friends. It is for this reason that study abroad provides a whole new take on what Texas A&M University can offer to its students by taking us out of our comfort zones.
A Day in the Life
Watch Abbey’s vlog where she takes you on a day in the life of a Texas A&M Engineering student!
NASA’s 6.2 Million Gallon Swimming Pool
Yep! That’s right, NASA has a giant swimming pool in Houston: The Neutral Buoyancy Laboratory.
From Graduation to Occupation: 3 Tips to Enjoy the Transition
What does graduating from Texas A&M with an engineering degree feel like? Well, imagine making your favorite meal. You gather the ingredients, decide how you’ll cook it, and follow the recipe. After setting the table and choosing the appropriate utensils, you should have something delicious to eat. But in a fraction of the time that it took you to cook it, you finish the meal. And that’s it. It’s over.
Ingenium’s First Birthday
Our student blog, Ingenium is turning one on Tuesday, October 22. Help us celebrate Ingenium’s first birthday!
Starting an Organization from Scratch
My friend and I started an organization for recruiting students to the Materials Science and Engineering department. I learned a lot about how to lead a student organization and common challenges faced in leadership. Here are four key suggestions for anyone looking to start a student organization.
Anna’s Declassified Career Fair Survival Guide
My first career fair was a trainwreck. When I left, my feet were bleeding and my confidence was low. Flash forward to my senior year and I walked into the career fair still stressed, but ready to face the challenging day. Here are some tips I learned throughout my time of going to career fairs and interviewing.
Thoughts from a Senior in Transition: Part 2
In this second part of our “Thoughts from a Senior in Transition” post, Abbey speaks directly to the upperclassmen on what to expect for the next phase of post-college life.
Finding Your Path
I am currently a junior studying petroleum engineering and, looking back at my high school years, this is not at all what I thought I would be doing. I looked at several business schools and I also considered a career in law until I learned about engineering and the numerous disciplines it offers. I remember getting excited about endless career possibilities, but at the same time confused about which discipline to choose.
Life at Texas A&M: Beyond Engineering
Ultimately, the education and technical background that my classes have given me is very important and a crucial part of being an engineer. But I believe my extracurricular involvement has defined my college life and has truly molded me.
What do summer camp and engineering have in common?
Does my job at summer camp have anything to do with engineering, you may ask? Well, it may not directly have anything to do with it, but this job taught me how to bring life into perspective and how engineering fits into my life in a broader sense. I learned three important lessons
We all have a knack to hack
No, hackathons do not involve hacking into a computer or a network. They are, however, an insanely intense invention competition where you find a solution to a problem. They last anywhere from 24 to 48 hours and can be completed solo or in teams. Some hackathons, such as Aggies Invent, place more emphasis on the business aspect of creating a product while others encourage creating the most technically complete product you can. Hackathons are opportunities to pour every ounce of engineering and practical skills you have into kickstarting an idea into real life.
Taking a Leap of Faith
In April 2018, I was given the opportunity to leave my comfort zone and pursue my professional dreams. Everything sounded great, but I would have to leave Texas and move to South Carolina in less than 30 days. Even though I knew no one out there, I decided to pursue this endeavor and take this leap of faith.
Zachry Leadership Program changed my college experience
When I first applied for the Zachry Leadership Program, I had no idea what to expect. The program description talked about bridging the gap between engineering and business. Little did I know that not only would I be learning about business fundamentals, but also how to live my best life.
Graduation, Your Family, and You
Since the semester began, every senior has been counting down to graduation. But what will that big day be like?
Thoughts from a Senior in Transition: Part 1
Being a senior in transition is harder than it sounds. Blogger Abbey Phillips gives some impactful advice on what to do for those about to enter the real world.
5 Things I’ve Learned from Over Involvement
Anna Church shares her advice on getting involved in organizations at Texas A&M and how to avoid over involvement.
Defying the “Engineering Stereotype”
Many times during my college career I have heard the phrase “Engineers aren’t creative.” It is assumed that we engineers are purely left-brained thinkers because our work requires an analytical, logical approach. However, based on my experience as an Aggie engineering student, I beg to differ.
DEALING WITH SCHOOL STRESS: A FEW TIPS
I think that many students have similar experiences with cycles of stress and procrastination. Thankfully, over the summer before my junior year, I decided to work hard on my time-management skills and deal with the stresses of school in a healthy way.
Getting the Most Out of Your Experience in the New Zachry Engineering Building
New to the ZACH building? Get the highlights from blogger Abbey Phillips on the must-see features for your next visit.
What brought you here of all places?
Apprehension, excitement, uncertainty: I felt it all when I thought about becoming an Aggie. This was one of the most terrifying yet most rewarding decisions of my life.
Self-improvement by design: A conversation with computer science major Reed Hampton
Reed Hampton shares his experiences as a Texas A&M Engineering student and how they have had an impact on his life.