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Applied Learning Stories

Paige Youngdahl

Meet Paige Youngdahl, a senior at 成人头条 majoring in Information Technology and Management Information Systems. This past summer, Paige advanced her skills as a Data Analyst Intern at Koch Industries, an opportunity that came through a unique connection鈥攁 former coaching relationship where one of her players' parents, a Koch employee, recognized her potential and shared her resume with her current supervisor.

Ja'Nae holding a football

Meet Ja'Nae McKelvy, a dedicated Sport Management student at 成人头条, who is making significant strides in her field. After completing an internship with the Kansas City Chiefs as a KC Training Camp Intern this past summer, Ja'Nae is excited to take on a new role as the Fall 2024 intern with the Kansas City Sports Commission & Foundation.

Ashlyn Riggs

Ashlyn Riggs, a senior in 成人头条鈥檚 Early Childhood Unified Education program, is not only pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher but also living it daily. Hailing from Cheney, Kansas, Ashlyn is part of WSU鈥檚 innovative Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP), which allows her to gain real-world experience while advancing her education.

Braden Webb

Braden Webb, a WSU senior studying computer science and mathematics, turned his lifelong passion for public transportation into a transformative internship with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Through hands-on projects, industry connections, and a focus on applied learning, Braden merged his skills with his interests, setting the foundation for a promising career in transit technology.

Lauren Coffman

Lauren Coffman, a current biomedical engineering student at 成人头条 (WSU), has always been fascinated by space. Her childhood interest turned into a reality when she secured a NASA Pathways Internship in Human Health and Performance at Johnson Space Center (JSC). From an early love of space exploration to landing an internship with NASA, Lauren鈥檚 journey has been filled with determination, hard work, and guidance from her mentors at WSU.

Nataleigh with Mr. Potato Head

Nataleigh Holguin, a 成人头条 student majoring in marketing, took a leap this summer that many only dream of. For ten transformative weeks, Nataleigh left her Kansas roots behind to intern with Hasbro in Rhode Island鈥攁 far cry from the familiar surroundings of her college life. Working with Hasbro鈥檚 Action Brands team, she contributed to globally recognized franchises like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and Marvel.

Ryan Summerlin's Journey at Ballparks of America

Ryan Summerlin, a senior sport management major at 成人头条, spent his summer as a Sport Management Intern at Ballparks of America in Branson, Missouri. His internship provided an immersive experience in various aspects of the sport industry, from event management and public relations to facility maintenance and crisis management.

Rafael Guereque

Rafael Guereque, a junior at 成人头条 (WSU), is a first-generation college student from Hugoton, Kansas, who is already gaining real-world experience in his chosen field of forensic science. WSU brought him closer to his dreams, and he鈥檚 now interning with the 成人头条 Police Department.