Lisa Kaiser, who will receive her bachelor’s degree in bioengineering Dec. 16, does everything in a big way.
Not only is she graduating as a senior scholar, the individual or individuals in the engineering graduating class with the highest cumulative GPA, but throughout her time as a student she completed three co-op rotations, was involved in several student organizations and has landed her dream job after graduation.
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“I chose UToledo because of their engineering co-ops and pre-med BACC2MD program,” Kaiser said. “Not only does UToledo’s engineering program give you field experience that sets you apart from graduates of other schools, but their medical program allows a fast track into medical school. They also offered generous scholarships that helped make me feel welcome even though I was coming from a different state.”
During her co-ops, Kaiser did two rotations as a medical device manufacturing engineering co-op with Nissha Medical Technologies in Norwalk, and did her final rotation as a project engineering and management co-op with the Toledo Refining Co. in Oregon.
But she was just as busy with University-related groups.
“Most of my time outside of the classroom was devoted to engagement and leadership in student organizations,” Kaiser said. “I served as president of The University of Toledo Engineering Council for two semesters, where I led an executive board of eight members. We created many fantastic events for the college including an engineering town hall and an Engineering Leadership Summit on Innovative Technologies.
“I am also thankful to have been part of the Roy and Marcia Armes Engineering Leadership Institute, where I had the opportunity to travel abroad to Austria, Slovenia and Italy to study sustainability efforts in other countries.”
And in her spare time, Kaiser was part of the Rocket Marching Band, the Bioengineering Student Advisory Council, served as an admission ambassador tour guide and as a bioengineering peer mentor, and was in the Kappa Kappa Psi National Honorary Band Service Fraternity.
Lisa Kaiser, who graduates Dec. 16 with her bachelor’s degree in bioengineering, kept a busy schedule during her time as a Rocket including serving as president of The University of Toledo Engineering Council for two semesters.
Helping Kaiser navigate her busy academic and personal schedule was her UToledo mentor, Bryan Bosch, manager of Student Experience and Pre-Engineering Programs.
“Bryan’s mentorship through my experience as president of The University of Toledo Engineering Council (UTEC) has not only helped me with my plans for after graduation, but he has also been a main driver of my accomplishments with UTEC,” she said.
Bosch noted that Kaiser exemplifies what it means to be a Rocket.
“Lisa is one of the most self-motivated and academically talented students that I’ve worked with in my years in higher education,” he said. “It has been a pleasure watching her grow as both an engineer and a leader in her time here at UToledo, and I cannot wait to see how she impacts the profession moving forward.”
With her graduation just weeks away, Kaiser is looking to the future, including putting her degree to use right away.
“I am beyond excited to announce that I will be working with Honda’s Research and Development team as an interior engineer in seat design upon my graduation,” she said. “And I look forward to supporting the University of Toledo College of Engineering as a proud Rocket Engineer alum.”
