Braden Webb, senior studying computer science and mathematics in the College of Engineering, has been fascinated by transportation since a young age.
Nearly four years ago, he came to Wichita State with this unique passion for public transportation, but little knowledge about how to turn it into a potential career. Last summer, he had an incredible experience of working as an intern with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in Washington, DC.
Throughout the summer, he connected with dozens of industry professionals and made lifelong friends with the other interns in the department. His experience with WMATA was everything that he hoped it would be and more. Braden encourages students to seek out applied learning opportunities saying, “If you are unsure about the industry you want to work in or the type of work you want to pursue, applied learning is a great way to test the waters and help guide your career choice.”