Summer Spotlight: Chuka-Ipere

Anthony Chuka-Ipere

Major: Polymer Science and Engineering
Expected Graduation: 2026

  • Who are you interning with?

Parker Hannifin

  • Explain the details of your internship. 

I am an Engineering Intern working with thermoplastic tubing. I’ll be testing the strength and properties of the tubes.

  • How did you find this opportunity? 

CWRU Co-op Panel

  • What has your experience been so far?

It has been a lot of reading so far and getting familiarized with the company and so on.

  • What are you most looking forward to?

I’m looking forward to getting into the more technical and hands on parts of the experience instead of just reading.

  • What's your best advice for students who might be looking for a similar opportunity?

Go to the small career events that Case [Western Reserve] hosts. Even though not all of them will be as talked about as career fair, they can all get you closer to your end goal