CCEW Alumni

Anoopdeep Bal

Major: Industrial Engineering, Economics
Hometown: Canfield, OH
Class: Sophomore

Why did you apply to CCEW?
"I am excited to work with intelligent, motivated students in a dynamic, high-energy team environment in an effort to challenge myself, learn about the entrepreneurial process, and affect real change not only in Oklahoma, but also the world."

Brett Bone

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Bartlesville, OK
Class: Junior

Why did you apply to CCEW?
"I see in CCEW an opportunity to exercise creativity and innovation in
a way that involves the economic landscape of the University and the
state. The program's collaboration of interns, inventors, and
entrepreneurs is mutually inspiring and engaging."

Blake Burget

Major: Petroleum Engineering
Hometown: Edmond, OK
Class: Junior

Why did you apply to CCEW?
"I chose to be a CCEW intern so I could work with some of the University's highest achieving students in an unparalleled, hands on crash course through the entrepreneurial process."

Samuel Clancy

Major: Letters
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Class: Sophomore

Why did you apply to CCEW?
"I was excited to practice the implementation of innovative ideas while learning from and working with creative students, mentors, and inventors."

Dawit Y. Dagnaw

Major: Petroleum Engineering
Hometown: Gonder, Ethiopia
Class: Sophomore

Why did you apply to CCEW?
"I believe CCEW's interdisciplinary internship program will create opportunities for me to learn how I can put my Petroleum Engineering education into practice through the better understanding of the entrepreneurial process."

Yemi Harris

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Class: Senior

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"A friend referred me to the program and once I knew what CCEW was about I was immediately on board. The fact that CCEW handles real problems was what sold me on the whole idea, not to mention the immeasurable experience that CCEW interns gain."

Erin E. Hillis

Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Class: Sophomore

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"Through the rigorous process of taking intellectual property and creating a marketable product, CCEW interns learn invaluable lessons about technology and the business world that cannot be taught in a classroom. I wanted to gain this matchless experience and have the opportunity to not only interact with some of the most exceptional OU students, but also gain insight from leading Oklahoma executives and entrepreneurs."

Kelsey Lynn Johnson

Major: Computer Engineering
Hometown: Edmond, OK
Class: Senior

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"CCEW offers us the chance to be a part of something real while still students, to gain real-world professional experience in a business setting. Innovative engineering culminates with the entrepreneurial process involved in taking a concept and making it a reality, and through the CCEW internship program I hope to acquire the tools and the knowledge base necessary to do well in my future career as an engineer."

Oliver Li

Major: Economics and Industrial Engineering
Hometown: Stillwater, OK
Class: Sophomore

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"I wanted to become a CCEW intern, because I am eager to gain hands-on experience while learning how innovative research translates into marketable products."

Mimi Nguyen*

Major: Finance and MIS
Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
Class: Senior

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"I am excited to work with students and leaders from different backgrounds to develop solutions to some of the greatest challenges that my generation faces. This unique opportunity will enable me to better both my own professional skills as well as my home's economy and future."

David Rice

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Class: Sophomore

Why did you choose to be a CCEW intern?
"To develop my ability to design and implement interactive technology."

Reneé R. Selanders

Major: Journalism
Hometown: Edmond, OK
Class: Senior

Why did you choose to be a CCEW intern?
"I wanted to culminate my academic career, leadership experience, and communication skills in an internship that will challenge my problem solving skills and prepare me with real-world business experience. CCEW offers that opportunity, and I'm excited to be part this successful program at the University of Oklahoma."

Allen Smith

Major: Computer Science
Hometown: Austin, TX
Class: Junior

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"It seemed like a great opportunity to obtain invaluable real world work experience."

Samantha Toth*

Major: International Security Studies, Economics
Hometown: Warrenville, IL
Class: Senior

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"I chose to become a CCEW intern so that I could experience the entrepreneurial process firsthand. I am excited to work with my teammates to learn how innovation can promote economic growth."

Rachel Tyrrell

Major: Economics and Accounting
Hometown: Ponca City, OK
Class: Junior

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"CCEW is an unparalleled program at OU as it provides students a unique entrepreneurial experience while immersing them into a multi-disciplinary environment with students and mentors across the campus, state, and beyond."

Alexandra Valiton

Major: Electrical Engineering
Hometown: Austin, TX
Class: Junior

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"To gain a new perspective on engineering and business, and to define myself as more than just a typical engineer."

Ashley Zumwalt*

Major: Petroleum Engineering
Hometown: Choctaw, OK
Class: Junior

Why did you choose to become a CCEW intern?
"CCEW gives an opportunity for real-world business experience and to apply the knowledge that I have gained through classes thus far."