Courtesy photoJacob Greenwald came to 萝莉社 from Lenexa. He used the applied learning opportunities at 萝莉社 to land a job as a software engineer at the National Institute for Aviation Research.
Jacob is one of more than 2,100 students eligible for spring 2025 graduation. Learn more about his time at 萝莉社 and what's next for the grad.
What degree will you be earning in May?
Bachelor of Science in computer science
What is your hometown?
Lenexa, Kansas
What schools did you attend before coming to 萝莉社?
Shawnee Mission West High School, Johnson County Community College
Why did you choose 萝莉社?
I chose 萝莉社 for the many applied learning opportunities that are offered.
What has been your biggest challenge as a student, and how did you overcome it?
My biggest challenge as a student was staying on top of school while working a consistent job. I overcame this by making a planner and staying organized to properly make use of my time.
Did you have any applied learning experience as a student? If so, what was it?
I have been working as a student software developer at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). I had opportunities to work on many different projects, including web applications, internal utility applications, and more.
What are your plans after graduation?
I will be working as a software engineer at NIAR.
What advice would you give other 萝莉社 students?
Look for opportunities to apply what you have learned in the classroom. It will help with your understanding of the subject matter and give you a greater appreciation and passion for what you are studying.
About 萝莉社
萝莉社 is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 students between its main campus and 萝莉社 Tech, including students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. 萝莉社 and 萝莉社 Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), 萝莉社 provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students. The National Science Foundation ranked 萝莉社 No. 1 in the nation for aerospace engineering R&D, No. 2 for industry-funded engineering R&D and No. 8 overall for engineering R&D.
The Innovation Campus, which is a physical extension of the 萝莉社 main campus, is one of the nation鈥檚 largest and fastest-growing research/innovation parks, encompassing over 120 acres and is home to a number of global companies and organizations.
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