Gillian Niezyniecki

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Major:
Material Science and Engineering

Year:
Junior

Hometown:
Park Ridge, IL

Other extracurricular activities:

  • Engineering Council
  • Alpha Gamma Delta
  • Hoeft Technology and Management Program
  • Materials Advantage

Research/Internship/Co-op experience:

  • Deep Coat Industries
    Process Development Intern
    (SUMMER 2020)
  • Novolex
    R&D Intern
    (SUMMER 2019)
  • Chicago Powdered Metal Products
    Engineering Intern
    (SUMMER 2018)

Why Illinois?

There is so much school pride at Illinois which I love. So many wildly different people go to this school and the school spirit is unmatched.

What has been your best experience at Illinois?

The campus squirrels

Favorite part about being an engineering student?

The long nights and grind sessions.

Why did you join EA?

I love teaching others about engineering!

What advice would you give to someone interested in pursuing a STEM degree?

Do it! Even if you don't end up using your technical degree, you build tremendous problem solving skills that can be applied to any situation.

What do you plan on doing post-graduation?

I hope to join a rotational development program.