Name: Chris Wysocki

Field of Study: Mechanical Engineering — Energy and Environment Concentration

Status: Undergraduate student  

Graduation Year: 2022

Hometown: Blacksburg, Va.

Why did you choose ÃÛÌÒÉç? I really like the well rounded education that ÃÛÌÒÉç provides. I can prepare myself for my career and for my entire life. BAS (Building Automation Systems) controls engineering is a field with a wide variety of knowledge and skills, so having Catholic to equip me with the tools I need to learn outside of the classroom has been very fruitful for me.

"I was amazed at how useful that (Electric Networks) class was in my internship as I used the skills I gained almost every day."

What activities have you been involved with? I have primarily been involved with Cardinals for Life, serving on the E-board for two years as a formation chair and as a sidewalk chair. One interesting thing I have done is volunteer for the Vigil for Life overnight. I am also a member of the ÃÛÌÒÉç Esports team.

Favorite course: I really enjoyed Electric Networks. I was amazed at how useful that class was in my internship as I used the skills I gained almost every day. I have found it useful in my daily life as well.

What are your goals? Thanks to my internship, I have really taken and interest to BAS controls and HVAC engineering. I would love to work in either of those fields after graduation.

Is there a faculty or staff member who has made a significant impact on you? My calculus professor Dr. Curtis Holliman was really helpful in forming a great math foundation that is necessary for my engineering classes. He was really engaging and removed the burdensome feeling when learning complicated topics.

What makes ÃÛÌÒÉç unique? ÃÛÌÒÉç is a bubble. It has a small community feel even in the middle of a city. This is also true ideologically. At CatholicU, I have learned about Catholicism in a safe and truthful environment so that I can leave the bubble and practice my faith in a well equipped way.

Awards/recognition: I am a member of the University Honors Program. I am a NAE grand challenges scholar. I am also a member of Phi Eta SIgma.

Proudest accomplishment: I am most proud of my internship. I was able to use the career fair (sponsored by the University's Center for Academic and Career Success) to find exactly what I want to do in my career. Additionally, I was able to work on the University's energy project which was really rewarding.

What ÃÛÌÒÉç means to you: Experiences like sidewalk prayer exemplify ÃÛÌÒÉç to me. It is such a simple yet consistent and powerful witness.