Senior / Alumni Spotlights
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Eric Bell '18
"I truly enjoyed the in-field experience incorporated into each of the courses; from conducting air monitoring at Michigan Turkey, ergonomic assessments at Comprenew Recycling, to writing visitor programs at Dennen Steel."
Alex Rautio '15
"The OSH program prepared me for the field by giving me confidence that I knew what I was talking about and that I was doing the right thing for the people around me. The program prepped me with the tools I needed to be a successful safety professional."
Hannah Heise '17
"The OSH program at GVSU helped me grow in those areas gave me the best start to my career that I could ask for. My biggest piece of advice to college students and new graduates is simple: Ask a million questions. There is no such thing as too many!"
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.