Testimonials
E-mails from students
Spring/Summer 2005 student (received Spring 2009)
" You may not remember me, but I took your bridging courses in the spring and summer of 2005. I just finished my masters degree, along with another student I met in your courses. I just wanted to say thank you for the time and effort you put into the bridging program. I felt very well prepared for the challenges of learning a new subject at the graduate level. The course presentation and content in your courses was top notch. After finishing all my masters classes I realize how out-of-the-ordinary the one-on-one contact and class chats were. I think I had more professorial access time in one chat session at MSU than in all the rest of my graduate education. Thank you both so much and good luck in your future endeavors."
Spring 2003 students
"I really enjoyed taking the class. I am sure it takes a lot of time on your part. I was surprised to find that I had as much or more interaction with you than my college professors when I was in school full time. I appreciate you and MSU making this course available over the internet. LSU does not offer a course such as this one, or even standard undergraduate courses at night. Until I found out about this course, I could not formally study Chemical Engineering."
Gilbert Kelly, BS (1990 Chemistry)
Fall 2001 students
"I just wanted to let you know that I enjoyed the course. I think I have gotten what I wanted from it. I spent a lot of time reading and actually trying to 'get' the lessons which I think I did for the most part. I am really very pleased about that. I have really learned a whole lot."
Robertha Howell BSc (1993, Chemistry), Ph.D. (1997, Chemistry)
Fall 2000 students
I think it is wonderful-recording the live chats was a tremendous help for me. Being in a different time zone made it hard for me to participate in the live chats and it was great to see the conversation after it took place! Several of my questions were answered this way. I found it helpful to know what my peers were thinking and doing in relation to the course material.
Response to anonymous survey.
1999 students
As a B.S. Chemistry/BioChemistry undergraduate student, I was very grateful to find the "bridging" courses ChE804 and ChE805 to help me make the adjustment in a graduate Chemical Engineering program (Univ Tenn, Knoxville). Although the material was covered in a brief amount of time (Summer Semester), I applied myself that summer and did very well in my first Advanced ChE Thermo Course (got an 'A') in Graduate School. I am now halfway finished with my M.S. ChE degree and have a great appreciation for the 'bridging courses'. I am sure others will find a need for the courses just as I did. Thanks!!
Seth C. Galloway, Aug 9, 2000
B.S. Biochemistry/Chemistry 1991
I had taken the courses to see how chemical engineering suits me as a profession and in retrospect, I think I got fair idea of the profession. I think the course material was comprehensive. Sometimes I thought that the coverage on some topics was not enough but keeping in mind length of course, I think planners had done good job. The homework was challenging. Taking these courses was a lot better than taking all those undergrad courses. It especially gives the student a feel for relevant topics much more efficiently than self-study. I am currently pursuing Dual Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering/Chemistry at MSU.
Parminder Agarwal, Aug 9, 2000
B.S. Chemistry, M.S. Chemistry, M.S. Polymer Engineering
1986 Student
After my junior year as a chemistry major at Central Michigan University (CMU), I decided to become a chemical engineer. Fortunately, I met the MSU Dean of Engineering and he suggested completing my B.S. in chemistry at CMU and then entering the MSU bridging program after graduation. The bridging courses allowed me to cut one year off achieving my M.S. in Chemical Engineering. Those of us taking the bridging course in the summer of 1986 found it challenging and rewarding. However, since we took this course B.A.C. (before air conditioning), we will always remember the true meaning of sweating through an exam!
Craig Hoekstra , Aug 9, 2000
Class of 1988 M.S. ChE (MSU)
Project Manager Pharmacia Corp.
Letters from Students
1986 Student
Letter from Andrew Grethlein, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Biopharmaceuticals
Athena Neurosciences
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