▶ Careers Unfiltered S3: Soft Skills in STEM, with Kevin Brown ’14
Kevin Brown graduated from the University of Rochester in 2014 with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. During his time at Rochester, Kevin kept busy both academically and socially. He was the President of the Black Students’ Union (BSU), an AIChE member, a member of Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, and a Kearns Scholar. Kevin always knew he wanted to study STEM and took advantage of the research opportunities during undergrad to learn if it was the right fit for him. As a Development Engineer for NOHMs Technologies, he comments on the importance of soft skills, not just technical skills for STEM positions. He also shares how valuable it is to be coachable when applying for jobs and to excel in your role.