Haneefah Norman (EHS '97) Joins Track & Field Staff At Rutgers-NewarkFrom High School To College, Norman Sure To Make A Difference Congratulations to former EHS two-sport superstar Haneefah Norman as she migrates into the world of collegiate coaching! Look for a full interview from Norman in the near future. Click here for Rutgers-Newark bio.
Salley Victorious At Delaware State
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Virginia State Senior Robinson (EHS '08) Reflects On NASA InternshipJendai Robinson (seated 3rd from right) enjoyed the unique
experience of interning at NASA.
I FINALLY tracked down the ever-so-busy Jendai Robinson to have her update us on her internship at NASA.
Q. "How did you learn about the NASA internship? A. "I became associated with the Institute of Broadening Participation (IBP) in the summer of 2009. Frequently I received e-mails notifying me of internship opportunities, one of which was with NASA." Q. "What has been the most challenging aspect of the program?" A. Presently the collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has become the most challenging aspect of the program because the avenues of communication between my mentor at the EPA and NASA are strained and both projects that are in pursuit have separate objectives. But the NASA-EPA program is novice in nature and I expect these challenges to dissipate once effective communication is employed. Q. "Do you have a favorite class or activity within the program?" A. "There are weekly tours of certain NASA facilities such as Future Flight Central where pilots from commercial and government entities are invited to participate in studies that would be used to improve flight safety and reduce air traffic making air travel more efficient. It was during this tour where interns such as myself got to actively learn about the operation of a Boeing 747 aircraft during a hands-on flight simulation." Q. "Where do you see yourself in 5 years?" A. "Obtaining a PhD in physical chemistry or chemical engineering is where I see myself in 5 years. I am constantly being encouraged by my mentors to pursue an advanced degree so that has become one of my main priorities." ************************************************** Kara Madison (EHS '07) Commences With Rutger's Class of 2012Kara Madison
Congratulations to former EHS grad Kara Madison after earning her degree in Journalism and Media Studies from Rutgers University in New Brunswick. I was able to get a few words in with Kara last week after her graduation.
Q. "How does it feel to be a college graduate?" A. "It feels surreal. I always knew that I would be successful at the collegiate level, but when it happened, I was in a bit of shock." Q."What will you miss the most about being an undergrad at Rutgers University?" A. "I will miss the diverse learning atmosphere and the social scene." Q. "What's next for the college grad?" A. "I plan on attending a film school in New York for a couple years. I want to continue to make films." **Good luck to Kara and all of her future endeavors!** **************************************************** Young Alumni Of The Month: Laynnea Jones ('00) It's always a pleasure to see our EHS track & field alumi get acknowledged and honored by their employers and universities/colleges. Here's an article on Laynnea Jones, a 2000 graduate of EHS and 2004 graduate of Iowa State University.
Name: Laynnea Jones Title and Company: Senior Safety, Health & Environmental Specialist; Research and Innovation Division at L’Oréal USA Hometown: Elizabeth, NJ Major and Graduation Date: Industrial Technology with an Emphasis on Occupational Safety and Health, August 2004 Major Job/Position Responsibilities: At L’Oréal USA Research and Innovation (R&I) Division, I am accountable for the development, implementation, evaluation and technical aspects of safety, health and environment compliance and protection. I perform safety audits, monitor and follow up on corrective actions, and advise employees and management of current safety, health and environmental issues. Industrial hygiene monitoring, ergonomic assessments and conducting safety trainings are additional responsibilities that I perform. What do you like most about your job/position? Being an ambassador for safety, health & the environment on a daily basis for employees is the best part of my job. I enjoy knowing that I play an integral role in making sure that employees are working in a safe and healthy environment. Being a safety professional at L’Oréal also enables me to have a hands-on approach of working with an array of employees, which allows me to recognize any gaps that we may have in our safety, health and environmental program. What advice would you give to current students pursuing a career in Agriculture and Life Sciences? The advice that I would give students pursuing a career in Agriculture and Life Sciences is to have a mentor, learn to network, and get involved in professional organizations. All of these items have helped me tremendously throughout my career. I would also strongly encourage students to be principled and passionate. People have a hard time believing in something that you don’t believe in and use in your day to day life. It is always said that life is what you make it and that includes your career. Favorite ISU classes: I TEC 272-Intro to Occupational Safety- This course opened my perspective on what the field of Occupational Safety and Health was all about. I immediately gained an enhanced appreciation of the field and was further intrigued by the vast specialties that one could focus on. I TEC 231 Metallic Materials & Processing- I enjoyed the hands-on aspect of the metals class. The class challenged my idea of what I thought I was capable of accomplishing through working with metals. Working individually and partnering up in groups to produce items such as a meat tenderizer, a coaster and even a tool box was intimidating and rewarding at the same time. It was intimidating because safety could not be compromised for even one second or it could have resulted in a serious injury. It was rewarding because the outcome of the finished product made the project worthwhile. These types of assignments required intense focus on safety and one’s ability to ensure that all measurements were accurate. I TEC 470 Industrial Hygiene: Chemical and Biological Hazards and I TEC 471 Industrial Hygiene: Physical Hazards- Both Industrial Hygiene courses were informative and captured my attention immediately. Learning about the vast number of health-related problems in the industrial setting, with strong emphasis on toxic chemicals, ventilation and noise was eye opening. The most intriguing part was the human ability to measure all of these levels with instrumentation designed to measure the quality and quantity of such exposure levels. This course truly enhanced my knowledge in the occupational, safety and health field. I always found myself interested in the effects that chemicals and other environmental factors have on people while at work. The fact that instruments can be used to extrapolate information to help reduce and/or eliminate the effects is incredulous. The knowledge that I gained from the industrial hygiene courses in particular has helped me incorporate and easily identify industrial hygiene issues at L’Oréal on a daily basis. I TEC 575 Safety & Public health Issues in Modern Society- Having a course where we explored and analyzed safety and health issues that impacts our society opened up my way of thinking of how people address and react towards their safety and health as well as others around them. Additionally, it was interesting to learn how the linkage of your personal and home environment mindset can impact and transpire to how you view and respond to safety and health in the workplace. |