RAPID Intern Spotlight: Meet the Fall 2022 RAPID Interns
In this installment of the Meet the RAPID® Interns spotlight series, we highlight two interns from the Summer 2022 program. Please scroll down to learn more about Jacob Robinson, a 3rd Year at Auburn University, and Noah Decker, a 3rd Year at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Jacob Robinson
Jacob Robinson, a 3rd-year student at Auburn University and co-op at IntraMicron, is working on a research project, "Automated Catalyst Loader," concerning creating a continuous process for loading catalysts into disks of microfibrous media and testing the quality of the product.
What are your career aspirations?
I want to finish my degree in chemical engineering and begin a Graduate Program in software engineering. Post graduation, I would ideally like to work in the energy sector though I am open to more options.
What are your thoughts on the RAPID Intern Program so far?
The RAPID Intern Program is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the chemical engineering industry, especially process intensification. It also teaches interns about finding jobs, being influential engineers, and how to network, all while providing countless networking opportunities. I am very grateful to have been a part of this program and would recommend it to any aspiring chemical engineer.
Noah Decker
Noah Decker, a 3rd-year student at Rochester Institute of Technology, is working on the "Continuous Scale up of Flow Chemistry" project at RAPID Member Nalas Engineering. Noah has been optimizing electrolysis based on product yield as a function of synthesis conditions. I specifically focused on performing titrations and recording data for analysis.
What are your career aspirations?
As of now, I plan to enter the industry and pursue a career in process engineering. I enjoyed my experience at Nalas Engineering and hoped to explore a similar path. The pharmaceutical industry is one of my particular areas of interest.
What are your thoughts on the RAPID Intern Program so far?
The RAPID Intern Program is an excellent opportunity to understand process intensification and why it is so important. This gave me a new perspective on the processes of projects I was working on. I believe this way of thinking will help me become a more efficient engineer in the future.