Biography

Elizabeth Caufield, Catholic University '24, is a Biomedical Engineering student from Staten Island, New York. She has recently accepted a job as an Associate Scientist/Engineer at Merck pharmaceutical company. 

Briefly describe your new opportunity.

"I will be working at Merck as an Associate Scientist/Engineer on their Device & Combination Product Design Verification team."

How did your School of Engineering and Catholic University education help you find this career path?

"The School of Engineering gave me all of the necessary skills and resources needed to find a career path in a field that I love. Much of the credit goes to the professors who helped to guide and support me throughout my undergraduate years. It was truly the passion that our professors have for engineering and for helping us at every step of the way, that enabled me and many others to confidently enter a career in engineering."

What activities were you involved in during undergrad?

"I was a Raise Makerspace Lab Assistant, a Peer Tutor, and a Member of Society of Women in Engineering."

What were some highlights of your time at The Catholic University of America?

"One of my highlights was having the opportunity to work on a project headed by Dr. Gregory Behrmann, sponsored by the Quality of Life Plus Program. The aim of this project was to create an adapted golfing device for an Army Veteran who received a double arm transplant. This amazing opportunity afforded myself and the team working on it, the opportunity to exercise many of the skills we learned in the classroom, in order to design a device that could positively impact others."

What advice do you have for students during their own job search?

"For students during their own job search, I would advise they talk with their professors. The faculty at the School of Engineering have so much knowledge at their disposal and their advice, when it comes to engineering, is unparalleled. It is to your advantage to speak with them and ask questions; they will be sure to help lead you down the right path."