Alayna Cuevas
Mechanical Engineering | Mathemathics
Alayna is a sophomore at YSU majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Mathematics and has worked at the Excellence Training Center since May 2022 . She is from Boardman, Ohio and is a YSU student-athlete competing in cross country and track.
"Working at the ETC has given me hands-on engineering experience, widening my knowledge of the field daily. I especially enjoy learning about the many types of additive manufacturing."
Clayton Ketterer
Mechanical Engineering
Clayton is a junior at YSU majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is from New Galilee, Pennsylvania and has been working at the ETC since May 2022. Clayton is a member of YSU's Honors College as well as the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
Dallas Heard
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Dallas is a senior at YSU majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology. Dallas joined the ETC in February of 2023. He is from Youngstown, Ohio and is interested in learning how to utilize different manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing.
Elijah Buck
Mechanical Engineering
Elijah is a freshman at YSU majoring in Mechanical Engineering. He is from Sharon, PA and has been working at the Excellence Training Center since September 2022. Elijah is a member of YSU’s Honors College, is the Director of Member and Community Engagement of Sigma Tau Gamma fraternity and is a mentor to the Sharon Highschool Robotics Team.
“The work I’ve been doing at the ETC has opened my eyes to new methods in engineering design and has given me the access to hands on learning with high-end equipment.”
Elly Volz
Business administration | Mechanical Engineering Technology
Elly has worked at the Excellence Training Center since August 2022. She is from College Corner, Ohio, a small town in southwest Ohio. While attending YSU she is majoring in Business Administration. Since joining the ETC she has had the opportunity to learn more about technology and manufacturing, which has led her to also pursue an associates in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
"My favorite thing about working at the ETC is the hands-on learning style and hands-on technology. I have loved working at the ETC and have enjoyed the people I've met through working here."
Ely Vuksanovich
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Ely is a freshman at YSU majoring in Mechanical Engineering Technology. She is from Youngstown, Ohio and began working at the ETC in March 2023. Ely is interested in learning more about manufacturing techniques, especially 3D printing and laser cutting.
"I've really enjoyed working at the ETC and having the freedom to go through the engineering process for projects I'm genuinely invested in. Having real people to share my ideas with and getting real feedback is invaluable."
John Barnyk
Electrical Engineering
John is a Sophmore at YSU majoring in Electrical Engineering in the computer track. He is from Harmony, Pennsylvania and has been working at the ETC since September 2022. John is a member of YSU's Honors College as well as the president of the YSU Clay Target Club.
Macy Potts
Dietetics | Public Health MPH
Macy is a junior at YSU studying Dietetics and pursuing a Masters's Degree in Public Health. Macy has worked at The Excellence Training Center since May 2022. Although she is a nutrition major, she enjoys learning more about technology and advanced manufacturing.
"My favorite part about working at the ETC is teaching the kids STEM Camp in the summer. It's really fun to see what they create and expose them to engineering basics at a young age."
Zachary Arnett
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Zachary is pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor’s degree. Zach is from Poland, Ohio and has worked at the ETC since November 2022. Interested in 3d Printing and other manufacturing techniques.
“Working at the ETC is an extremely valuable experience to get hands on techniques with machines that are at or far above industry standard, giving me a great insight into the technologies far beyond what I already have.”