Tina Swangphol

Tina Swangphol

Technology Commercialization & Intellectual Property Advisor, Chevron
TX
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  • Maryam Soliman

    Added Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM

    I'm really interested in nuclear and chemical engineering, and NASA or CERN seem like fantastic places to work.

    I'm a freshman in an engineering program. I find that I struggle a little bit with the CAD Program we use, Fusion 360, but I can get it with practice. The main reason I chose engineering is because I'm good at math and I love doing it. There are so many different options for what discipline I could major in, and it's amazing that I can get feedback from actual engineers!

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  • Added Monday, February 26, 2024 at 3:24 PM

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    There are many colleges that I can go to to get a degree in engineering and I was wondering, does it matter whether I go to a huge, world-renowned college or a smaller and lesser-known college? Will it make a big impact on my career? What should I look for when deciding between the different types of colleges?

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    Tina Swangphol, Chevron
    Answered Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:12 PM
    This is a very difficult question to answer but I would have to say that graduating from well-known universities will help your career. For example, if you want to work in Texas then try to go to U. of Texas or Texas A&M.  If in other states, then try to ...
  • Added Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at 8:33 AM

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    What happens next? How do you handle it?

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    Tina Swangphol, Chevron
    Answered Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:34 PM
    Think of "failing" as just an opportunity to learn.  But you must learn from the situation so that you will not repeat the same mistake.  Then, just brush it off, get up and try again.  Always think that you can do this, and try harder in another way.  ...
  • Added Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 2:02 PM

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    Looking back at your time in school or your early career in engineering, would you change anything? Would you do anything differently, like that would have better prepared you for where you are now or led you somewhere else?

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    Tina Swangphol, Chevron
    Answered Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at 3:25 PM
    I would polish up on my writing skills and communication skills early on during college or even in high school.  I would learn acting skills that would help me with presentation and dealing with difficult people.  Emotional Intelligence and how to win ...