Senior / Alumni Spotlights
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John Bielak '12
"The combination of academic learning and real-world application that GVSU emphasized has been the cornerstone of my success," John Bielak shared. "For students considering multidisciplinary careers, the GVSU OSH program offers a comprehensive education."
Marissa Alverson '22
Marissa Alverson is a West Michigan native, a Veteran, and a dedicated safety professional.
Ben Huckins '05
"The OSH Program helped me land two excellent internships that allowed me to stand out from others upon graduation. The program has provided me with a great network of safety professionals that I continue to have to this day."
Isabella Fasone '24
Isabella is a dedicated safety professional who has hands-on experience in both manufacturing and academic fields of work.
Kasey Wesley '20
I would advise someone who is new to this field to never stop learning. Some people think that once you get a degree, that's it and you're done. That's very limiting! Industries and safety are always changing and advancing.
Sam Miglieri '19
Shortly after I realized a career in engineering wasn't for me, I found myself in Dr Huizen's office hearing about the program and the different career opportunities within the OSH degree. I thought he was full of it initially, but he was spot on.
Larry Logsdon '86
Larry Logsdon was the first OSH student at Grand Valley State University, and was instrumental in development of the curriculum. Now retired after working 34 years in the EHS field, Larry reflects on his time in industry.
Meghan Day '24
I really valued the opportunity to work closely with many different departments as well as the opportunity to work with a diverse works force with more than 15 different languages as I was able to gain insights from various perspectives.
Jacob Joanis '24
Having the opportunity to go beyond theoretical situations, in the classroom, and applying methods to actual situations in the workplace was phenomenal to me!
Nicholas Stanley '24
I've had the opportunity to participate in internships in many different industries, from automotive research and development to manufacturing to the entertainment industry.