Student Stories
Chemical Engineering CO-OP Story: International Paper
Clarissa Pane
Chemical Engineering
What company did you intern with and where are they located?
International Paper in Pensacola Florida
How did you identify and apply for your co-op? Are there any specific resources you used to find the opportunity (i.e. Handshake, career fairs, other recruitment events)?
Through TAPPI club I got an interview.
What was the application process like?
I had an interview and then a phone call and received an offer.
Tell us about your experience. What types of tasks and projects did you engage in? Was there a particular project or part of the experience you learned the most from?
I did quality rounds, data analysis, consistency and pH testing, writing procedure for new machine, researching for a new roll hardness tester.
In what ways did this experience help you prepare for your next destination after Auburn?
Helped me see what working in the industry is like. Got to see a paper mill and learn so much about the paper industry.
In what ways did your coursework or other experiences at Auburn prepare you for your co-op? Are there specific topics or skills you learned from classes that you put into practice on the job?
Problem solving and some basic chemistry.