Dietz, Simonds, Kummerlen graduate

Three members of E2C graduated at UF commencement ceremonies held April 28-May 1. Gretchen Dietz graduated with her PhD in environmental engineering. Her dissertation was titled “A Narrative Exploration of the Influences of Internship Experiences on the Identities of Black Engineers”. Starting in the fall Dr. Dietz will be an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management at UNC-Charlotte. Caitlyn Simonds received her Master’s degree in mechanical engineering. Kayla Kummerlen received her BS in civil engineering. Ms. Kummerlen will be working for engineering consulting company Kimley Horn.