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Why I Came Back to Indium Corporation as an Operational Excellence Intern
Starting My Journey at Indium Corporation In the summer of 2024, I was looking for work and unsure where my next opportunity would come from. Fortunately, I was given the chance to work at
From Texas to Utica: Finding Strength in Change
Embracing the Unknown When I received my internship offer from Indium Corporation in March, I was ecstatic. As a graduate student pursuing Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M
Winning Strategies: How Athletics & Internships Share a Blueprint for Growth & Success
While my experience in a traditional office may be limited, my time on the lacrosse field, in the weight room, and in scouting and coaches’ meetings is anything
More Than a Manual: My Take on Creating the New Hire Playbook
When I was first told my project was to create the New Hire Playbook, I thought I was just making a simple reference guide for incoming employees. However, the experience turned into so much
My Summer as a Technical Support Engineering Intern: A Real-World Experience
When I started my summer as the Technical Support engineering intern at Indium Corporation, I expected to observe, take notes, and ease into the engineering world slowly. Instead, I was surprised by
Childhood Fascinations Become Daily Routine
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a fascination with science. My specific interests have bounced around extensively and, at one time or another, included geology, archaeology, chemistry,
Designing My Internship at Indium Corporation: A Summer at the Intersection of Finance and Innovation
Creating My Custom Internship This summer, I had the unique chance to create a custom internship at Indium Corporation that combined my interests in business, finance, and product
The Power of Meaningful Connections
Building Significant Connections What began as a fun side project from my manager, Luanne—interviewing team members to get to know the department—has blossomed into meaningful connections with
From EHS to Applications Engineering: A Shift in Focus and Growth
My Journey into Applications Engineering In the summer of 2024, I completed an internship in environmental health and safety (EHS) at Indium Corporation, where I spent most of my time in an office
The More You Know: Learning by Doing
Embracing Growth: My Daily Learning Journey Throughout my STEM internship at Indium Corporation, not a day has gone by that I haven’t learned something new. It’s a bold claim, but I know it’s
From Game Design to Product Insight: Lessons in Adaptability
My Background and First Impressions I came into this internship with a background in game development, not entirely sure what to expect or how this experience would apply to my career
From Class to Career: Why I Chose Indium Corporation
As a mechanical engineering major and mathematics minor at SUNY Polytechnic Institute, certain company names naturally become familiar over time. One of the most prominent is Indium
The Woo Crew
As the first day of my summer internship at Indium Corporation approached, I had no idea that a personality quiz would become the key to understanding both myself and the team around
Three Key Differences: Research Chemist vs. Chemical Safety Intern
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
Beyond My 8-to-5
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
My First Professional Experience
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
Redefining Safety as the EHS Intern
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
Materials Science in the Real World
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,
Robotics: Expect the Unexpected
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
Professional Development in Quality Engineering and Manufacturing
My internship at Indium Corporation has taught me a lot about the professional world, specifically in quality engineering and manufacturing
Woman with the Firmest Handshake
Armed with advice passed down through generations of seasoned professionals, I set out to perfect the firmest handshake the corporate world had ever













