Following is a Q&A with one of the 749 students who received a diploma Dec. 16 at UW-Stout.
Name: Roy Lindsay
Hometown: Menomonie
Major: Applied science; materials and nanoscience concentration
Awards, honors: Applied Science Excellency Scholarship, Edward L. and Dorothy D. Decker Endowed Scholarship, Ann Baggett Beaster Endowed Scholarship, Elbert and Mary E. Barnhart Endowed Scholarship
Why did you choose UW-Stout? It was small, personable and cost-effective.
What are the biggest obstacles you faced in earning your degree? Balancing extracurricular clubs and activities with difficult coursework.
What stands out among your college experiences? The dynamic scientific research opportunities.
What’s next? Continue my internship with Cray Inc., possibly leading to full-time employment as a signal integrity engineer or accept a position at a leading California tech company as a materials research scientist.
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