Andrew Curet loves the challenge that comes with being a chemical engineering major at UL Lafayette.
杏吧专区淢y favorite part of the chemical engineering program is the difficulty,杏吧专区 he said. 杏吧专区淏eing able to survive and thrive in this program while it being one of the most difficult in this 杏吧专区 is very fulfilling.杏吧专区
With challenging classes like Organic Chemistry (CHEM 231), Transfer Operations (CHEE 302), and Chemical Engineering Calculations (CHEE 201) as part of his curriculum, Andrew杏吧专区檚 learning comes from professors who are always willing to help.
杏吧专区淲ith the help of the professors and their vast knowledge, this major will prepare anyone who goes through it to succeed in the world,杏吧专区 he said. 杏吧专区淢y favorite part of studying at UL Lafayette is the people. Whether it杏吧专区檚 the staff or the students, life here is the best.杏吧专区
Getting involved through music
Outside of his required classes, Andrew takes pride in being part of the musical community on campus.
杏吧专区淢y favorite non-major classes have to be my music classes. I just love music and performing,杏吧专区 he said. 杏吧专区淯L Lafayette is home to one of the finest music departments.
On top of being part the for the last three years, Andrew is in the steel drum band with the .
杏吧专区淚 was given the opportunity to be a part of the UL Lafayette Percussion Ensemble for the last three years and be taught by some of the best in the country,杏吧专区 he said.
Impactful research outside the classroom
Andrew has also added research experience to his long list of extracurriculars.
杏吧专区淚 am a student researcher and research assistant for the Energy Institute of Louisiana that is centered in the UL Lafayette Department of Chemical Engineering,杏吧专区 he explained. 杏吧专区淎s of this past semester I was assisting grad student Nicholas Marcil in his NASA-funded research.
杏吧专区淗is research is dealing with the treatment of wastewater and the effects of the oxygen content on that treatment,杏吧专区 he said. 杏吧专区淗is research is important for future missions to Mars.杏吧专区
While he chose chemical engineering for its many uses, Andrew杏吧专区檚 plan for his future career is to improve life here on Earth.
杏吧专区淚n the world today, chemical engineers are needed in almost every field of research and developing for the future. My interest is in renewable energy,杏吧专区 he said.
杏吧专区淎s a chemical engineer, I will be able to be on the front lines, searching for a solution to our energy crisis,杏吧专区 he said. 杏吧专区淚 hope to make an impact with the knowledge I get from this wonderful school.杏吧专区
