Francisco

Francisco
Class of 2011, Mechanical Engineering

“The best part about studying at UMKC is that we get to be a part of the Baja Buggy team.”

Kyle

Kyle
Class of 2012, Civil Engineering

“The thing that really got me to UMKC was the urban environment.”

Abbey Trotta

Abbey Trotta
President, UPE Chapter

“Employers today want you to show you can be social. I’ve been able to do that here. Having involvement is great, to participate in something other than your classes is beneficial and rewarding.”

Brandon Bosley

Brandon Bosley
Freshman, Electrical and Computer Engineering

“The ability to get involved at UMKC is there. I’m definitely using what I’m learning in the classroom and applying it on the Robotics team.”

Brian Gettinger

Brian Gettinger
Geotechnical Engineer
Black and Veatch
B.S. ’08

“The civil engineering program is outstanding. To get a good engineering job, internships are crucial.”

Jared Bayne

Jared Bayne
B.S., M.S. ’09

“Without the internships I was able to do before I took my upper-level classes, I wouldn’t be able to do my job today.”

Teri Cline

Teri Cline
Engineers Without Borders, UMKC chapter
Co-founder and vice president

“I love the laid back, small engineering school feel. There’s an opportunity to get involved from day one, and I’ve been able to travel all over.”

Luis Contreras

Luis Contreras
System Engineer, Cerner
B.S. ’09

“My experience at UMKC definitely helped me land [my] job, and I’m prepared for the challenge.”

Jerrod Long

Jerrod Long
Software engineer
Commerce Bank
B.S. ’02

“I found lots of diversity in the courses and a combination of students and teachers with varying backgrounds.”

Ian Wolstenholme

Ian Wolstenholme
Electrical and Computer
Engineering ’11

“It's convenient. Everything is 10 minutes away. All of the employers are able to get in here for career fairs. We’re surrounded, so the options are huge.”

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