Purdue University transfer student - Mechanical Engineering
Degree: Associate of Science Transfer
Graduation Year: 2017
Role: Staff Mechanical Engineer
Employer: Hafer
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Vincennes University, ‘17
Associate of Science, Engineering Science
Purdue University, ‘19
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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