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Next Port Stories: Veronica Conklin '26
Veronica Conklin
Pronouns: she/her Major: Mechanical Engineering
Minor: Spanish
What are your plans for after graduation?
Employed Full-Time
What is your job title? Mechanical Product Design Engineer
What is the name of your employer? Daimler Truck North America
Where will you be working (city/state)? Portland, OR
What are you most excited about for your Next Port?
Being able to apply what I've learned from my time at UP and also continuing to learn and become a better engineer.
What advice would you give to your first-year self?
Take advantage of every opportunity that comes your way and enjoy the present moment.
Was there a class, internship or experience that shaped your direction to your post-graduate plans?
I did a 6-month internship at Daimler Truck through the MECOP program and loved it, which led me to apply to work there post-grad.
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