Research Center

ALEXAE

Hometown: St. Joseph 

Major / Minor: Computer Science

Extracurricular Activities @ U of I: Women in Computer Science and Society of Women Engineers.  I also hope to join a sport group this year.

Favorite Class @ U of I: Geography 101

Hobbies: Arts ‘n’ crafts, crocheting, walking and running.

Favorite Quote: “Smile, people will wonder what you are up to”“The best ideas come after you think you've run out of them.”
-Dove Chocolate

Hero/Role Model: My mom.

Favorite Restaurant in C-U: Dom’s Italian Patio and Dos Reales.

Favorite Music: Lots of random things.

Favorite Movies: Emperor’s New Groove, Office Space and Joe Dirt.

Favorite TV Shows: John & Kate plus 8! The Office, Throwdown with Bobby Flay and Arrested Development.

Best college advice: Get out and try new things! It only lasts for 4 years (sometimes).

Project Work @ RC: I’m working with the Bank Strategy Office to develop a new website for their Bank Initiatives and Priorities.  In addition to that, we are trying to create an external site for the bank that would be cleaner and simpler for the customer to use.

What brought you to the RC? John Quarton - I was looking for an internship in Champaign the summer of my freshman year and this was a great opportunity!  I’ve stayed with SF ever since.
Best thing about working at the RC: I think being an intern here is different than many other places.  Your ideas are actually considered and valued.

Most surprising thing you’ve learned about State Farm: How green they are – Energy Star rating of 82.