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Having spent two years working in a university chemistry research lab, I was excited with the opportunity to learn what goes on behind the scenes of an R&D operation as the Chemical Safety Intern

Internships are often seen as mere 8 to 5 stints, but my experience this summer at Indium Corporation has been vastly different from this stereotype. This opportunity has enriched me in many ways I

Everyone gets nervous about something in their life—first day of school, meeting a new friend, or starting a new job. It is very easy to fear of the unknown, especially when you aren’t

Folks, In today’s blog we will interview Pamela Nelson. She is a Product Specialist for Indium Corporation’s sealing Figure 1. Product Specialist Pamela Nelson of Indium Corporation.

After badging into the building on the first day, I had no idea what to expect in terms of safety. Prior to my internship here at Indium Corporation, I rarely had opportunities to learn about safety

Overview of InFORMS® In the world of electronics manufacturing, especially in high-stress applications like power modules and electric vehicle inverters, ensuring the reliability and durability

Folks, SMTAI is always a great conference. It is in my second favorite place, Rosemont, IL. (It’s tough to beat Disney World.) Not only are there scores of great papers, but there are also

I was initially drawn to materials science and engineering (MSE) because of its versatility: everything uses materials! I liked the idea of having options to explore–whether it be engineering,

Through my education and my extracurriculars, I have learned one very important lesson: when working with robots, prepare to be surprised. Now, hear me out, this isn’t a sign of bad engineering

My internship at Indium Corporation has taught me a lot about the professional world, specifically in quality engineering and manufacturing

Folks, A short time ago, I posted “Metal TIMs 101: Chapter 1” with Jon Major. Now it is time for Chapter 2! Dr. Ron: Jon, what is TIM1.5? Jon: TIM1.5 commonly refers to the interface

Armed with advice passed down through generations of seasoned professionals, I set out to perfect the firmest handshake the corporate world had ever

Folks, What is mankind's greatest invention? Some would say the wheel: it's effect on transportation and mobility are unquestioned. Others would argue that the printing press is tops, since

I have had an incredible time so far at Indium Corporation, particularly thanks to my supervisor, the quality management team, and the exciting project that I was able to take on. Being an intern

“A key ingredient that is critical to the solder paste formulation is rosin, which plays a significant role in enhancing the performance of the solder paste and hence providing high process

I have always had an interest in gaining laboratory experience in a real, professional work setting. This goal has been fulfilled as I joined Indium Corporation as the Soldering Application Intern

In the midst of the summer months, one may be thinking about kayaking, swimming, fishing, or simply spending time

Though there are many positive comments I can make about my experience this summer at Indium Corporation as the Marketing Communications intern, what truly set these ten weeks apart for me was the

Folks, Peter writes: Dear Dr. Ron, I amthrilled with your Excel® program to calculate IMC thickness as a function of time. However, I wanted to calculate IMC thickness for times not listed in the

When I was a child, I wanted to be a veterinarian to help sick and injured animals recover. I had even tried to take care of two kittens, only a few days old, when we found them behind the

Folks, I was getting a little cabin fever, so I thought I would go for lunch at Simon Pearce. The ambiance there always relaxes and refreshes me. So, the maître de squeezed me in at a small