Name:
Mr. Michael Cooper
E-mail address:
mike.cooper@smith-nephew.com
Education Information
Undergraduate Major:
Engineering Science and Mechanics
Degree Received:
BS
Graduation Year:
1991
Advanced Degrees:
Master's in Engineering Science and Mechanics
Activities, student organizations, leadership roles, etc. in which I was
involved at UT:
Biomedical Engineering Society
Alpha Epsilon Pi
Society for Engineering
Science
Alpha Chi Sigma Chemistry Fraternity
Job Information
Employer Name:
Smith & Nephew Inc.
Employer Web Site:
http://www.ortho.smith-nephew.com
Present Job Title:
Manager Research Projects II
Brief description of my job responsibilities, e.g. a typical week in my job:
Manage a group of 6 onsite material science and biomedical engineers and 18
offsite biologists and chemists in England to research, develop, and manufacture
novel bone graft substitutes and biological solutions for bone healing for
orthopaedic applications.
Suggestions I would give to undergraduate students with regard to courses,
internships, and other means of preparation for my career field:
Definately participate in an internship or co-op program. Even if it is not in
your major discipline. I interned for Westinghouse Nuclear Engineering Division
and I am a Biomedical engineer. If you want to pursue bioengineering you should
take material science courses in polymers, take more than the required biology
courses (maybe get a minor), and in general take a couple of finance course and
an intro. to accounting course. An economics course is also beneficial. The
business courses are of utmost importance as every engineer will be expected to
develop and manage budgets and project spending.
My career path in getting to this position:
Interned for 2 summers at Westinghouse Nuclear Energy Divison, Graduated with BS
and MS in Engineering Science and Mechanics (biomedical engineering). MS thesis
was relevant to industry (this is important). Hired by Smith & Nephew Inc.
Orthopaedic Division in 1993. Currently work for Smith & Nephew Inc.
Other advice for students interested in gaining entry into and pursuing a career
in this field:
Work Experience is a necessity. The biomedical field is limited in hiring fresh
newly graduated engineers. The more work experience of any kind in engineering
you have the better you are. Internships and Co-ops are a necessity. Also,
your GPA better be at least a 3.0. This field is demanding.
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