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Dear Future Interns, Whether you’re reading this because you’re getting ready for your first day, looking for a little reassurance before the summer begins, searching for blog

Reducing manufacturing costs without sacrificing quality is one of the greatest challenges faced by modern manufacturers. In today’s highly competitive global market, companies are constantly

Part I: Motivations & Future Goals As a little bit of an older student, I have a number of other internship experiences throughout my academic journey; more than students typically do with the

For a long time before I came to Indium Corporation, I knew I was interested in materials science research. I have always had an overwhelming desire to take things apart and figure out how they work

If you had asked me at the start of the summer what I thought my first internship would look like, I probably would have described an established project with a checklist of

When I was in my interview, getting a rough outline on what my project and responsibilities were, I was so set to only be focused on what I was being told. I planned on coming into my first week with

As interns at Indium Corporation, we work on grand projects with real impact on the company. These are meant to challenge and motivate us for 10 weeks, which means they are big, lengthy

Since I was a kid, I have always wanted to learn about anything and everything, but science has always piqued my

As a mechanical engineering student, I have always been interested in simulation and design because it allows engineers to predict how products will perform before they are even manufactured. When I

If someone had told me a year ago that I would spend my summer working in a materials manufacturing company, I probably would have laughed. My background could not have been more

As my freshman year at the University of South Carolina had come to an end, I was beyond excited to start working towards my career goals and begin my internship at Indium Corporation. Coming into

“What’s your favorite element?” is a question that I have never had a confident answer to. As someone in science and engineering, this is a question I have been asked a surprisingly high number

It seems crazy to me that I am already writing my second blog. It feels like I just finished the first one, but I guess that is a testament to how quickly the summer has flown

It Started with One Question “What are you looking forward to this summer?” A few weeks ago, we had the chance to attend an internship event where Indium Corporation was one of the main

If you had told me 4 years ago that I would have a business internship in Human Resources, I would have probably laughed in your face. Fifteen-year-old me was convinced she was going to have a career

I started college as a general psychology major, as that was my interest. I wasn’t too thrilled with the idea of becoming a therapist or a professor. I just knew I had a love for people and the way

What’s your favorite thing about your hometown? Do you have an answer? Because when my freshman orientation leader asked us to introduce ourselves with our name, major, and something we love about

Thinking about my short experience so far at Indium Corporation, the main thing that comes to mind is how significantly my perspective on the business world has changed. Coming into this internship,

Problems are a part of everyday life. Whether in school, engineering, manufacturing, business, or personal situations, challenges come up that require thoughtful solutions. The difference

Before starting my internship, I was worried about moving to an unfamiliar new city. I didn’t have an established group of friends or knowledge of the area that I could lean on as I transitioned

Taking your first steps in the workplace, in your career, feels just like taking your first steps in any other milestone, such as kindergarten. As a sophomore at the University of Notre Dame, I