Our interns recently wrapped up their capstone projects, marking the conclusion of their summer at MEB.
This is the second year since capstone projects were introduced into our Summer Internship Program, driven by the interns’ eagerness to delve deeper into MEB and our full range of work. Each intern was responsible for coordinating and executing a tour of their assigned project for the group. They began with a comprehensive presentation outlining the project’s complexities then concluded with a walking tour.
Will Buffkin giving his tour of Nansemond TP ANRI Ph II
The aim of this final project was to familiarize everyone with the various types of work MEB takes on and to showcase sites beyond their own experiences. It gave our interns the opportunity to gain confidence in their preferred construction fields while also inspiring interest in new industries for some.
“These capstone projects have introduced me to the interesting world of infrastructure that I had never seen before. In my previous career aspirations, I never considered working on infrastructure projects as an option, however I have become deeply interested in their importance and complexity.” // Alexander Gutowski, 2024 Intern
“My favorite project tour was at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard because of how big it was and how much was going on. It was also cool to see some of the historical elements of the site, such as the oldest dry dock in America.” // Trent Walker, 2024 Intern
The tours provided a chance for everyone to act as the experts of their site while also experiencing their project from a fresh viewpoint. They also had to communicate directions, parking instructions, invites, and badging if applicable for their fellow interns and their supervisors. Diego Rodriguez-Tapia said, “This capstone project gave me valuable practice in coordinating with colleagues throughout MEB and my jobsite to organize the event.”
