Internship Profile:

Anthony Kelley’s role as a computer network administrator at a major pharmaceutical company introduced him to the pros and cons of the corporate work environment. He identified that there is little room for mistakes – perfection is expected.

He specifically experienced pressure while assisting with an internal audit of the company’s database system. He was responsible for the physical inventory of more than 400 computers and printers in the plant, a process that had lacked previous attention. Though the audit only identified two errors, Anthony was driven to improve his work to reach ultimate perfection.

His success led to a part-time job, which included additional computer projects. He assisted with the reformatting of hard drives to prepare computers for sale, he responded to help tickets where he assisted with troubleshooting, and he worked with the corporate office in Chicago to develop an intranet for the local plant.

Internship Profile: Mathematics

Senior research is an importance part of the McPherson College experience. Upon completing her project, Amy Gremmer presented her findings to the campus community. Her presentation represented the culmination of four year’s work toward a degree in mathematics.

Focusing on the topic “Becoming an Actuary,” Amy described the role insurance companies play in our society. In addition, she demonstrated the key role that actuaries fulfill in the development of various insurance programs.

Amy’s presentation included background information of the field of actuarial science along with sample applications involving calculus and statistics, allowing her to demonstrate firsthand the knowledge she had secured while enrolled at McPherson College.