Adopt-a-PhysicistTeresa Parson

By: Chris, Andy, and Michelle

Overview

Life of Teresa Getting the Degree Working at ITT Her Hobbies Advice to Us

Life of Teresa

Graduated from Clarkson University in New York

Worked at ITT as an Engineer and Product Manager

Recently left ITT to pursue her dream as a teacher

Married with 2 children Resides in Victor, New York

Getting the Degree

Earned a Physics BA from SUNY Geneseo

physics majors learn strong quantitative and analytical skills

BS in engineering and management from Clarkson University

New York State's highest rank small research institution

Working at ITT Teresa worked at ITT for research and

development for 15 years Her favorite part of the job was constantly

learning new things She received a patent that was for a product

that allows non-metallic bearings to operate in fluids that contained solids

This allowed clean fluid to flush away the solids during operation of the purification process of water

ITT Video

Her Hobbies

Jogging

Golfing

Mountain Biking

Classic Films

Advice to Us

For physicists and engineers, get a business minor

Get to know your college professors Being strong in math and science helps for all

types of career choices Get the best education for the least amount of

money; student loans kill BELIEVE IN YOURSELF