Eric W. Kennedy graduated in May 2021 with a BS in chemical and bio颅molecular engineering from the Univ. of Pennsylvania. After graduation, he began work in the operations leadership rotational program at Kennametal, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. Kennedy is currently working in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) department at Kenna颅metal鈥檚 tungsten carbide insert facility in Orwell, OH. He also has internship experience in portfolio management at a boutique investment firm and experience in materials science research and development. He hopes to use his passion for process engineering, engineering economics, and finance to excel in his career.