Thirty-nine students from 13 universities and community colleges across the U.S. participated in paid summer internships at BASF’s site in Geismar, Louisiana.
Throughout the summer, the interns learned and interacted in experiential opportunities that allowed them to apply their academic knowledge to real-world situations. Beyond working on a range of projects, the students also focused on improving soft skills, including communication, leadership, teamwork, networking, and interview skills. Additionally, the group participated in several community projects, including volunteering at the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and Dreamnight, an annual event sponsored by BASF and held at the Greater Baton Rouge Zoo for pediatric cancer patients and their families. These opportunities allowed the interns to learn more about BASF’s focus on giving back to the community.
“Working with these bright young professionals is truly one of the highlights of our summer at BASF in Geismar,” said Jerry Lebold, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BASF’s Geismar site. “When these students spend their summer interning with us, they are gaining educational and professional experiences that give them an advantage when they graduate and pursue careers in the industry.”
BASF hosts interns who are majoring in the engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, industrial, computer, or chemical; environmental, health and safety; and process or instrumentation technology. Each intern is assigned responsibilities related to their chosen discipline. Employee mentors guide students through projects and provide them with counsel about career opportunities. Interns also meet with site leaders who share their career experiences in manufacturing and the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace.
Summer interns working at BASF in Geismar include:
Louisiana State University
Luke Anseman, Prairieville, LA, data science
Courtney Bourgeois, Prairieville, LA, mechanical engineering
Danielle Bryant, Shreveport, LA, chemical engineering
Seth Chiasson, Denham Springs, LA, mechanical engineering
Anthony Duong, Baton Rouge, LA, computer science
Tyler Faucheaux, Vacherie, LA, chemical engineering
Caliah Guillory, Ville Platte, LA, chemical engineering
Miguel Jasson, Holden, LA, mechanical engineering
Malik Martin, Carencro, LA, electrical engineering
Morgan Noel, Plaquemine, LA, chemical engineering
David Nguyen, Baton Rouge, LA, industrial engineering
Joshua Pforr, Baton Rouge, LA, chemical engineering
Jimmy Phan, Baton Rouge, LA, electrical engineering
Bryce Rochelle, Norco, LA, chemical engineering
Grace Salmon, Baton Rouge, LA, chemical engineering
D’Andre Taylor, Addis, LA, industrial engineering
Robin Torres, Reserve, LA, mechanical engineering
Louisiana Tech University
Stephen Bovia, Maurepas, LA, mechanical engineering
Hayden Cashat, Prairieville, LA, chemical engineering
Cle’ Sanchez, Gonzales, LA, mechanical engineering
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Y Ho, Youngsville, LA, chemical engineering
Howard University
LaDelwyn Mealey, Zachary, LA, electrical engineering
Southeastern University
Garrett Leeper, Gonzales, LA, occupational safety, health and environmental
Purdue University
Jakob Lieberman, Chatham, NJ, chemical engineering
Texas Agricultural & Mechanical University
Jonathan Guentzel, Prairieville, LA, mechanical engineering
The Ohio State University
Solomon Goodin, Columbus, OH, mechanical engineering
River Parishes Community College
Bailey Parr, St. Amant, LA, instrumentation and electrical technology
Malik Winey, Darrow, LA, instrumentation and electrical technology
Colin Woods, Baton Rouge, LA, process technology
Jannel Joseph, Baton Rouge, LA process technology
Joseph Pizzitolo, Thibodeaux, LA, process technology
Austin Bordelon, Ponchatoula, LA, process technology
ITI Technical College
Dionte Johnson, Baton Rouge, LA, instrument and control systems
Christal Bell, Baton Rouge, LA, ITI, process technology
Taylor Clotiaux, Geismar, LA, ITI, process technology
Patricia Street, Baton Rouge, LA , ITI, process technology
Christopher West, Baton Rouge, LA, process technology
Baton Rouge Community College
Jermaine Johnekins, Baton Rouge, LA, process technology
Nunez Community College
Thomas Ellis, Covington, LA, process technology
Remington College
Donald Cage, Sorrento, LA, process technology
The summer internship program at the Geismar site is part of BASF’s local workforce development efforts to attract and retain top, diverse talent.
Internships for engineering, process technology and instrumentation students typically take place in the summer, and the application period runs through the fall and early spring. Engineering students from any four-year university can apply, and process technology and instrumentation students from any two-year college can apply.
For more information about BASF in Louisiana, visit www.basf.us/la.