Volpe National Transportation Systems Center

John A. Volpe Transportation Internship

2006-2007 Internship Co-Recipients

Stephanie L. Alton

Ms. Alton is currently defending her thesis, the final requirement to complete a Master's of Arts in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Connecticut. Ms. Alton has accepted a Student Trainee (Engineering Psychology) position with the Human Factors Division, RTV-4G with a start date of August 7, 2006 and will pursuing a Ph.D. in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from the University of Connecticut.

Michael E. Carolan

Mr. Carolan has been working with the Volpe Center's Structures and Dynamics Division, RTV-3G as a Student Trainee (Mechanical Engineering) while pursuing an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from Tufts University since May 2005. Mr. Carolan received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Summa Cum Laude on May 21, 2006 and will be continuing at Tufts University as a graduate student pursuing a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering this coming fall.

Karen L. Petho

Ms. Petho is currently pursuing a M.A. in Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning as part-time student at Tufts University and is expected to complete her Master of Arts in May 2007. Ms. Petho joined the Volpe Center's Environmental Engineering Division as a Student Trainee (Environmental Planning) earlier this month.