Student Spotlight:
Alex Brown
What makes Washington State University’s Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture stand out from the crowd for those looking to get a degree?
We ask materials science major Alex Brown for his thoughts on what makes WSU such a special place.
- Major: Materials Science and Engineering
- Expected Date of Graduation: Fall 2026
- Hometown: Maple Valley, WA
- Scholarships: R. S. Dalrymple Scholarship
What has been your favorite class or program that you’ve been involved with at WSU?
My favorite class was Materials Science And Engineering 318 with Professor David P. Field. The course offered many real-world examples of materials applications, included an engaging project, and incorporated weekly scientific show-and-tell demonstrations, during which Professor Field showcased fascinating materials with unique properties.
Please share how scholarships or financial aid has impacted you as a student.
The scholarships I have received have helped offset the costs of housing while I was an intern down at Los Alamos National Lab this past summer!
Have you participated in any internships related to your field of study?
I was an intern with the Sigma-2 Electrochemistry and Corrosion Team at Los Alamos National Laboratory. During my internship, I had the opportunity to work in the wet chemistry lab, conducting cobalt electrodeposition experiments, as well as working on the characterization side in the Electron Microscopy Lab.
What do you want to do with your degree after you graduate?
I plan to pursue either a master’s degree or a Ph.D. in Materials Science after completing my undergraduate studies.