BFW/Marcum/MEMS Celebrates Its Interns
We thought it’d be fun to highlight our team of interns by asking them a few questions about themselves. After all, internships are about growing and learning, but the learning happens on both sides. It’s funny, when you ask a stranger a question about themselves they no longer become a stranger! Whether they’re a colleague, friend, or acquaintance, it doesn’t hurt to know a little about the people around you. This summer was a record-breaking summer for our internship program. While we’re happy to introduce them, we’ll let them do the rest of the talking.
Alex Colburn
Transportation Structural Engineering Intern
What He Brings to the Table:
“Although I’m still in college, I’ve been around civil engineering for most of my life, and I have strong analytical skills. I also listen to a wide variety of music and can make a playlist for any situation.”
How He Got Here:
“I am an undergraduate senior studying civil engineering with an emphasis in structural engineering at Purdue University. BFW/Marcum has completed several projects around my hometown of Calvert City, KY. Looking for an internship in structural engineering, I decided to reach out to the firm. I applied for an internship in February of this year and started working out of the Lexington office in May.”
A Quote He Lives by:
“When you have exhausted all possibilities remember this: you haven’t.” – Thomas Edison
Christopher Nguyen
Structural Engineering Intern
What He Brings to the Table:
“I have a great understanding of Autodesk Revit from multiple years of teaching University of Illinois students and have experience with structural engineering from the national Solar Decathlon competition. I am excited to contribute a very positive attitude to the BFW/Marcum team. Also, I am a huge foodie and am happy to share some recipes for my favorite meals.”
How He Got Here:
“I am entering my senior year at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am pursuing a degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with a primary focus in Structural Engineering. This past year, a professor recommended that I talked to BFW/Marcum at our Career Fair, and I am extremely grateful that I took their advice.”
A Quote He Lives by:
“Don’t be afraid of failure. This is the way to succeed.” – LeBron James
Nikki Gregory
Civil Engineering Intern
What She Brings to the Table:
“I believe I bring to the table my eagerness to learn new things. Plus, I like to cook so I’ll be good to have around if we ever have a potluck.”
How She Got Here:
“I study Civil Engineering and Sustainability at Murray State University. Since I’m from this area, I’ve always wanted to be a part of BFW/Marcum because I have seen the impact of their projects in the surrounding areas.”
A Quote She Lives by:
“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan
Josh Artman
Mechanical Engineering Intern
What He Brings to the Table:
“I am a 3rd-year Mechanical Engineering student at the University of Kentucky. I have held various jobs related to my field of study, and am passionate, driven, and meticulous. In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, and like watching Duke basketball and the Chicago Cubs baseball.”
How He Got Here:
“I grew up in the shop with my Dad working on classic cars. That led me to be interested in how things work and are constructed. I started my job at Triangle Enterprise as a sheet metal worker and decided I wanted to take this passion even further which led to my enrollment at UK College of Engineering.”
A Quote He Lives by:
“Strength does not come from your winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender that is strength.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
Joel Kisekini
Transportation Civil Engineering Intern
What He Brings to the Table:
“I have a degree in Civil Engineering from Southern Illinois University Carbondale and I’ve had various internships with the Illinois Department of Transportation last past years. Now, I am interning with BFW/Marcum since last October 2020. I love to make jokes and teach some French to a coworker. I hope one day I will have a full day we speak in French with all the coworkers!”
How He Got Here:
“I have a bachelor’s degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and I am working toward my master’s degree in civil engineering now. I was hired as an intern during my first semester in graduate school, October 2020.”
A Quote He Lives by:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Charlie West
Administration Intern
What He Brings to the Table:
“I am a rising junior at Indiana University working towards a business degree. This is my second internship at BFW/Marcum and I bring the willingness to take on any task that needs to be completed with the desire to learn new skills and more about the engineering industry as a student studying finance. I like to think of myself as the best scanner in the office!”
How He Got Here:
“After working here during winter break, I found myself loving the environment and wanted to come back for a longer internship this summer. I like to learn about different industries and discover how the business operates compared to others.”
A Quote He Lives by:
“If you can’t make it good, at least make it look good.” – Bill Gates (Probably not the best quote for an engineering firm, haha!)
Zachary Farmer
Survey Intern
What He Brings to the Table:
“Thanks to my career in theatre I am excellent at public speaking. Also, I have a pretty good memory from memorizing lines and such. I am currently in the process of learning American Sign Language.”
How He Got Here:
“I am currently attending Northern Kentucky University for a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Musical Theatre and a minor in business. I grew up walking through this building and I’ve known some of the people here for a very long time. I’ve listened to my dad talk about projects my whole life and it was always interesting. Plus, I’ve only ever heard good things about it so it seemed like a good idea.”
A Quote He Lives by:
“This above all: to thine own self be true.” – William Shakespeare
Brendan Yates
Mechanical Engineering Intern
What He Brings to the Table:
“I bring experience from multiple other internships as well as a great work ethic.”
How He Got Here:
“I am currently studying mechanical engineering with a minor in systems engineering at Western Kentucky University. I was previously the surveying intern in 2019.”
A Quote He Lives by:
“Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
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