Steelcase Inc.
Ben Massie's main duties focused on creating life cycle assessments for a couple of Steelcase's products.
He also worked with the marketing/communications department to provide customers with sustainability related material for their products. Ben learned quite a bit about LCA and the SimaPro software used to do the modeling. He also made some great contacts inside and outside of the furniture industry.
Internship Details
| Organization | Steelcase Inc. - Grand Rapids, MI |
| Employment Sector |
Private (Consulting, Industry, etc.) |
| Student's Field of Study |
Sustainable Systems |
| Topic Areas of Internship |
Environmental Health, Environmental Impact, and Corporate Sustainability |
| Duration & Dates | 15 weeks, starting 5/1/2007 |
| Skills Gained |
Technical Skills (GIS or Computer Software), Analytical Skills, and Problem Solving |
| Duties Performed |
Implement Strategies, Conduct Studies/Research, and Life Cycle Assessment |
| How Student Obtained Internship | Faculty member referral |
| Paid or Unpaid? |
Paid |