Allison Walders has been hard at work at her externship this summer! Here is what she had to say about her experience:
Describe the research/work you are taking part in during your externship.
I have been tasked with updating the Standard Work Instructions (SWI or some companies call them SOP) for various machines on their plant floor. These are important documents to help new workers learn how to run a particular machine. We are also working to translate them into Spanish since there are workers that don't speak English as their first language.
What is your favorite experience or memory?
My favorite time has been spent on the shop floor observing and asking questions. The workers are all very good at explaining their processes and have been patient with me to show me how things are done.
What would be your advice to teachers thinking about partaking in the externship program?
My advice would be that if you can find the time, do it! It can be scary to take a step outside your comfort zone, but we need to sometimes! It is an amazing growing and learning experience. It can also help give a personal perspective to students and their futures.
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