Research and Development Center

BRADLEY

Hometown: Bloomington/Normal, IL 

Major / Minor: Mechanical Engineering

Extracurricular Activities @ U of I: Illinois Student Senate, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, Illini Tae Kwon Do Club, Deans Student Advisory Committee and Engineering Student Alumni Ambassadors.

Favorite Class @ U of I:  ME 300:  Thermodynamics

Hobbies: Driving

Favorite Quote: "Those who are blessed with the most talent don't necessarily outperform everyone else. It's the people with follow-through who excel."

Favorite Restaurant in C-U: KO Fusion

Favorite Movies: Transporter 2, Casino Royale, American Gangster, Bourne Ultimatum and Blood Diamond

Favorite TV Shows: Simpsons

Best college advice:  Maintain a balance in academics, extracurriculars, fitness and social life

Project Work @ RC: Auto Technology Research; determining the potential for a practical, autonomous vehicle with respect to technology availability and maturity, as well as socio-economic factors such as people’s perceptions and legal challengesAssisting with the development of training exercises related to web 2.0 applications for Executive Assistants.

What brought you to the RC? The great experience I had with my previous Co-Ops with State Farm in high school and the great working environment.

Best thing about working at the RC: The opportunity to work with many talented interns who make the work environment a dynamic and exciting place.

Most surprising thing you’ve learned about State Farm: The fact that State Farm hires engineers.