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Matthew Krugh Highlight
Don’t be afraid to fail and move on from that failure.
About Matthew
- In high school I was interested in becoming a chef or carpenter until my teacher encouraged me to take a CAD class—that class opened my eyes to the world of engineering.
- I decided to pursue engineering and earned my bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University.
- After graduating, I worked as a design intern in Erie, Pennsylvania, which I enjoyed but ultimately realized wasn’t a great fit for me.
- I connected with a faculty member at Clemson University, saw his research, and decided to move down to South Carolina to pursue a master’s degree.
- I spent a year doing research in materials science before deciding to switch over to manufacturing research, specifically in the automotive industry, which better engaged my interest in technology.
- After earning my master’s degree in automotive engineering, I moved on to my doctoral degree where I focused on improving wearable systems for manufacturing workers.
- I’m currently working as a postdoctoral research fellow at Clemson University and I also hope to move into the entrepreneurial space in the future to help propel students’ ideas beyond the university.
