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Ashley Switalski, unconventional chemical engineering student from a small university in Flint, MI. [[File:ASHLEY PROFILE.jpg|thumb|ASHLEY PROFILE.jpg]]Heavily involved in the biologics scene with experience ranging from human livers to plastic to superbacteria fermentation. Definitely not afraid of being different and is comfortable being uncomfortable. As a Junior II at Kettering University pursuing a CHME degree with a course of study in Innovation to Entrepreneurship, peak hours of operation are from 11:00pm to 3:30am. If I can't be found in the lab or in our t.space, check my calendar as it's always up to date. With the free time that occasionally pops up I'm getting the stress out with a game of racquetball or playing on an intramural team with FIJI fraternity. As Kettering operates on a 3 month rotation schedule between co-op and school, the other half of the year away from campus I love to volunteer with STEM outreach groups. Being part of Science Ambassadors for Dow AgroSciences has been great along with being a Women Innovation Network member. Hoping to pursue a PhD in Food Science and Technology and gain my private pilot's licence in the next ten years. So, there's quite the challenge ahead. Feel free to message me about anything as I love questions and hearing new perspectives!
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Ashley Switalski is a University Innovation Fellows candidate from Kettering University in Flint, MI. She is currently studying for her B.S. in Chemical Engineering with a Course of Study in Innovation to Entrepreneurship. Kettering University operates on a rotating three month basis between co-op and academic terms which allows [[File:ASHLEY PROFILE.jpg|thumb]]students to graduate with 2.5 years of work experience. Ashley has worked for a variety of companies with focuses in biologic applications for plastic materials to biofermentation in agricultural products.  
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At Kettering University, Ashley is involved with Kettering Entrepreneur Society (KES), Kettering Student Government (KSG), and Student Alumni Council (SAC). Additionally, she works for the University Advancement Department to promote community service involvement by Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible students. Kettering has become a second home for Ashley and it is rare not to catch her at an event on campus. She also spends her free time playing intramural sports with FIJI fraternity and working on miscellaneous projects in the university's t.space.
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Known for being meticulous and well organized, her calendar is always kept up to date with peak operating hours between 11:00pm and 3:30am. As an unconventional chemical engineering student, she loves to share her story with young women interested in STEM and was one of the panel speakers for Michigan's most recent Tech Savvy event. At work she has been a Science Ambassador for Dow AgroSciences and is an active Women Innovation Network (WIN) collegiate member at Dow Chemical.
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In the next few years, she hopes to pursue a PhD in Food Science and Technology and gain her private pilot's license. Learning opportunities are a key part of Ashley's life and she looks forward to completing the UIF training and making an impact on Kettering University's campus.  
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Revision as of 21:44, 4 January 2017

Ashley Switalski is a University Innovation Fellows candidate from Kettering University in Flint, MI. She is currently studying for her B.S. in Chemical Engineering with a Course of Study in Innovation to Entrepreneurship. Kettering University operates on a rotating three month basis between co-op and academic terms which allows

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students to graduate with 2.5 years of work experience. Ashley has worked for a variety of companies with focuses in biologic applications for plastic materials to biofermentation in agricultural products.

At Kettering University, Ashley is involved with Kettering Entrepreneur Society (KES), Kettering Student Government (KSG), and Student Alumni Council (SAC). Additionally, she works for the University Advancement Department to promote community service involvement by Federal Work Study (FWS) eligible students. Kettering has become a second home for Ashley and it is rare not to catch her at an event on campus. She also spends her free time playing intramural sports with FIJI fraternity and working on miscellaneous projects in the university's t.space.

Known for being meticulous and well organized, her calendar is always kept up to date with peak operating hours between 11:00pm and 3:30am. As an unconventional chemical engineering student, she loves to share her story with young women interested in STEM and was one of the panel speakers for Michigan's most recent Tech Savvy event. At work she has been a Science Ambassador for Dow AgroSciences and is an active Women Innovation Network (WIN) collegiate member at Dow Chemical.

In the next few years, she hopes to pursue a PhD in Food Science and Technology and gain her private pilot's license. Learning opportunities are a key part of Ashley's life and she looks forward to completing the UIF training and making an impact on Kettering University's campus.

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