Florida Tech Panther Scholar-Athlete Spotlight Recognizes Basketball Player Breazia Robinson
By Jerry Durney, Florida Tech // July 26, 2024
robinson is an engineering intern at Hubbell Utility Solutions
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In this Scholar-Athlete Spotlight, we are featuring Breazia Robinson of Florida Tech women’s basketball. This summer, the Cleveland, Ohio native is gaining meaningful experience at an internship in his desired field. We caught up with Schwartz to learn more about the incredible opportunity.
What company are you interning for this summer? What is your title and role with the company?
This summer, I’m currently an engineering intern at Hubbell Utility Solutions.
What drew you to this internship? What steps did you have to take to earn your position within the company?
The description of the role when I applied drew me to this internship, as did the people who conducted my interview. To earn my position, I had to interview with several managers from different departments to determine where I would be the best fit.
What are some exciting tasks or projects that you have been able to be a part of?
An exciting task I’ve been involved in so far is using an Arduino microcontroller to communicate with a coulomb counter to improve the overall analysis of battery consumption for products that use it.
What is your major at Florida Tech? Why did you choose this direction for your education, and is this something you always wanted to pursue?
My major at Florida Tech is Electrical Engineering. I chose this field of study because I’ve been interested in engineering/design since high school.
How has being a scholar-athlete prepared you for the work you are currently doing in your internship? What skills have you taken from your time as a scholar-athlete that help you in your internship?
Being a scholar-athlete has helped prepare me for my current internship because I have been able to effectively collaborate with different people to complete a task, which is the same thing I do with my teammates. Some skills I have learned through my internship are time management and discipline.
What skills have you acquired at your internship that will help you on the court at Florida Tech?
Some skills that I have learned that will help me on the field are patience and perseverance.
How is your internship preparing you for a career you would like to do after graduation?
My internship is preparing me for a career following graduation by challenging me with a project that directly affects the company’s growth and giving me insight into what it’s like to work in product development. I am also able to speak with company executives on a weekly basis about their journey and get some advice about potential next steps.
What advice would you give another scholar-athlete/prospective scholar-athlete who is looking to pursue a similar path?
Some advice I would give to another scholar-athlete is to apply to internships as early as you can; the earlier, the better! Also, make sure your resume is organized and updated. Utilize cover letters. Overall, be confident in everything you do! The sky is the limit, and believing in yourself is half the battle.
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