Brandon Angell
"As a Computer Science major, my coursework has always been oriented toward joining this field, however, this internship gave me a clearer and more personal understanding of what my life could be like after graduation. The experience confirmed that software engineering is the right path for me. It also motivated me to continue learning Japanese, which I am currently minoring at Kent State. In a globalized tech industry, bilingual abilities can open up career opportunities that are otherwise unavailable."
When Emily Rider walked into her first in-person class after the COVID-19 shutdown — “How the Earth Works” at Kent State University’s Stark Campus — she didn’t know it would set her on a path that would take her across the country, deep into fossil beds and high into the mountains. That first geology course led Rider to join Geodes, the Stark Campus geology club. She started as a quiet member, then became secretary, vice president and finally president during the 2024–2025 school year. In August, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in geology and is now pursuing a Master of Science ...