Newtonian Society presents Swedes in STEM - Jamie Wollenberg '11

Jamie Wollenberg, a 2011 graduate of Bethany College, majored in Mathematics, minored in Physics, and participated in the 3+2 Engineering program. While at Bethany, Jamie maintained an impressive 4.0 GPA and was among only 25 students to receive the international Seaborg Award, which earned him a trip to Stockholm, Sweden, to attend the 2011 Nobel Prize ceremonies and tour premiere Swedish research labs. Jamie was also a recipient of the Bethanian Presidential Scholarship, served as President of the Von Neumann Society for Math and Physical Science, was President of the Class of 2012, and was a Student Council Representative.

After graduating from Bethany, Jamie earned his M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Wichita State University in 2013, where he specialized in mechanical systems design and computational analysis. He began his career as a Senior Manager of Research and Development at Bradbury Company in Moundridge, KS, where he was responsible for developing novel industrial equipment for customers worldwide in industries ranging from residential buildings to solar panel farms and water storage systems.

Throughout his time at Bethany, Jamie developed valuable skills and knowledge, including combining logical problem-solving and clear communication to improve team coordination and performance on large, complex projects. His proudest experience at Bethany was building lasting relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and interests who continue to add value to his personal and professional life today.

Jamie advises current and future Bethany students pursuing STEM degrees to concentrate less on the technical information they're learning in class and focus more on themselves. He encourages them to ask themselves why they enjoy or struggle with specific topics, how they overcome barriers and grow when facing new challenges, and which professors they enjoy learning from. Jamie believes that if students can develop their passion and learning capacity, they can quickly become a leader in any profession. 

Swedes in STEM, created by the Bethany College Newtonian Society (Math and Science Club), spotlights Bethany alums with degrees in Math and Science. We aim to recognize our alums' achievements post-graduation and provide a valuable resource to current STEM students. A display is also located outside of Nelson Lecture Hall.