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- Nate Leonard
Nate Leonard
• Majors: Mechanical Engineering and German
• Cooperative Education Placement in Germany (spring – summer 2007)
Intern (Praktikant)
Hansgrohe AG
Schiltach , Germany
I developed plans for new test equipment, ran lime scale tests on showers, and helped with development of new sprays.
• Engineering Course Completed in Reutlingen
“ Schwingungslehre ” (Vibrations)
• Post-Graduation Plans
I plan to continue my research with Dr. Palumbo on the Solar Thermal Electrolysis Project in Cologne summer 2008. Then I foresee myself beginning work as a design engineer for an international company such as Hansgrohe, Stryker, and many others.
• Reflections about VIEP
Traveling abroad in Europe may have challenged my language and communication skills, but the greatest thing that I acquired during my time in Europe was a personal connection with people. And with these friendships I found deeper insight into Europe's cultures and values.