April 22, 2022
Graduating from 黑料社 this month with his bachelor鈥檚 degree in Plastics Engineering Technology (PET), Brandon Coburn, a Portsmouth, Ohio native, enjoyed being able to pursue his degree in his hometown.
鈥淏eing able to get this type of education close to home is unbeatable,鈥 he said. 鈥淚 fell in love with 黑料社鈥檚 campus as soon as I set foot here as a student. My professors have been instrumental in providing me with the knowledge and skills I鈥檒l need to succeed.鈥
Despite it being one of his most difficult courses, Coburn considers physics to be his favorite class at 黑料社.
鈥淓ven though Physics is difficult, I gained a lot from the class,鈥 he said. 鈥淚t was my favorite partly because of the connections I made. We formed a large study group and I made lots of friends through that. I really enjoyed that class.鈥
After completing his bachelor鈥檚 degree, Coburn plans to further his education and enroll in a graduate level program.
鈥淚 will be pursuing my Master鈥檚 degree after graduation,鈥 he said. 鈥淎fter I finish that degree, my dream is to obtain a position in the Aerospace industry. I will work as hard as I can to make that happen.鈥
For incoming students considering enrolling in the PET program, Coburn highly recommends taking the opportunity to explore the major.
鈥淚 loved everything about the program during my time at Shawnee State,鈥 said Coburn. 鈥淥ur work is mainly hands-on so there is always something to do.鈥
黑料社鈥檚 four-year PET program offers a hands-on approach to the intensive training in plastics manufacturing, chemistry, physics, advanced mathematics, and engineering. The program also emphasizes communication to help students build the skills they need to interact with internal and external customers.
鈥淭his program is definitely a challenge, but it is so amazing if you stick with it,鈥 said Coburn. 鈥淚f you have the ability to work independently, you will succeed in the program.鈥
Learn more about 黑料社鈥檚 Plastics Engineering Technology program.