internships

Student helps renovate UN General Assembly

Craig LewisThe world was watching as Craig Lewis worked toward a very strict building deadline during his 2014 summer internship with Skanska in New York City. Skanska was in charge of one part of the renovation of the United Nations General Assembly, and it needed to be done by the opening of the 69th session Sept. 16. And as if the convergence of world leaders to the job site was not stressful enough, Lewis had to deal with a sudden promotion halfway through the job.

MET major helps University save money on energy

Johnny Frisco’s work and recommendations are saving Purdue University money from reduced energy usage.

Frisco, a mechanical engineering technology major from Indianapolis, has worked for the Energy and Engineering Services division of the Office of Physical Facilities since May 2012.

As a student intern, he is charged with diagnosing problems and finding solutions to issues related to indoor air quality, HVAC systems or indoor plumbing.