Corey is currently researching the rheological effects of ionic liquids on polyelectrolyte solutions. During the summer of 2014, Corey worked in Upstream Packaging Process (R&D) for P&G. For the 2014-15 school year, Corey is a Resident Assistant in Weaver Towers.
After a semester at Mines, Corey looked for his own unique way of making a meaningful contribution which led him to applying to become the [http://minesnewsroom.com/news/first-mines-student-named-university-innovation-fellow first University Innovation Fellow for the Colorado School of Mines].
== Work as a University Innovation Fellow ==
=== Improving Engineering Ed at the National Academy of Engineering ===
Corey's direct appeal for support to 50+ engineering deans from the nation's top engineering schools to improve engineering education.
[http://universityinnovation.org/wiki/CSM_Strategic_Priorities Mines Student Strategic Priorities]
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