Samantha Johnston

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Samantha Johnston

Electrical Engineering | Class of 2027 Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Internship Experience

  • Nebraska Public Power District, Delivery Engineer Intern, May 2025-Current
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The picture shows me in a substation in Ord, Nebraska. We were there to witness a functional trip check of the relays and equipment there. This allowed for lots of learning to see the equipment and how they work in person.

Involvement

  • Society of Women Engineers, Member, August 2023-Current
  • Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, Membership Integrity Coordinator/Member, August 2024-Current
  • IEEE, Member, August 2025- Current

How has the PKFEA program benefited your personal, professional, or academic growth?

PKFEA has benefitted both my personal and academic growth by giving me opportunities I would not have known existed if it weren't for the program. These include tutoring services, networking opportunities, and resume and interview preparedness. Besides the financial benefits, I also do not think I would still be in engineering if it were not for the support of PKFEA staff and my peers. Living closely with many other students allowed for the support necessary that comes with the difficult classes.

Education

High School: Scotus Central Catholic High School | Columbus, NE