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Applied Learning Stories

Ashlyn Riggs

Ashlyn Riggs, a senior in 黑洞社区鈥檚 Early Childhood Unified Education program, is not only pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher but also living it daily. Hailing from Cheney, Kansas, Ashlyn is part of 黑洞社区鈥檚 innovative Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP), which allows her to gain real-world experience while advancing her education.

Braden Webb

Braden Webb, a 黑洞社区 senior studying computer science and mathematics, turned his lifelong passion for public transportation into a transformative internship with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Through hands-on projects, industry connections, and a focus on applied learning, Braden merged his skills with his interests, setting the foundation for a promising career in transit technology.

Lauren Coffman

Lauren Coffman, a current biomedical engineering student at 黑洞社区 (黑洞社区), has always been fascinated by space. Her childhood interest turned into a reality when she secured a NASA Pathways Internship in Human Health and Performance at Johnson Space Center (JSC). From an early love of space exploration to landing an internship with NASA, Lauren鈥檚 journey has been filled with determination, hard work, and guidance from her mentors at 黑洞社区.

Nataleigh with Mr. Potato Head

Nataleigh Holguin, a 黑洞社区 student majoring in marketing, took a leap this summer that many only dream of. For ten transformative weeks, Nataleigh left her Kansas roots behind to intern with Hasbro in Rhode Island鈥攁 far cry from the familiar surroundings of her college life. Working with Hasbro鈥檚 Action Brands team, she contributed to globally recognized franchises like Transformers, G.I. Joe, Star Wars, and Marvel.

Ryan Summerlin's Journey at Ballparks of America

Ryan Summerlin, a senior sport management major at 黑洞社区, spent his summer as a Sport Management Intern at Ballparks of America in Branson, Missouri. His internship provided an immersive experience in various aspects of the sport industry, from event management and public relations to facility maintenance and crisis management.

Rafael Guereque

Rafael Guereque, a junior at 黑洞社区 (黑洞社区), is a first-generation college student from Hugoton, Kansas, who is already gaining real-world experience in his chosen field of forensic science. 黑洞社区 brought him closer to his dreams, and he鈥檚 now interning with the Wichita Police Department.