The Dymax Summer Internship Program offers students a chance to dive into real-world projects, collaborate with experts, and make a meaningful impact. From engineering innovations to marketing strategy, our interns gain hands-on experience, build valuable skills, and have fun doing it. Here’s a look at their incredible journeys.
From left to right, Reanna, Gianna, Jack, Thomas and Jared.
Reanna Persaud’s Internship in Equipment Product Management at Dymax
Reanna Persaud, a Mechanical Engineering major from the University of Hartford, joined Dymax as an Equipment Product Management Intern. With a background in engineering from high school, Reanna sought to explore different fields and gain industry experience.
Her internship involved a variety of analytical and technical projects. She updated key business reports including the Monthly Forecast, Weekly Scorecard, and Clearance List. Reanna also assisted in testing new features on Accolade and developed a macro in Excel to automate product identification from free-text data—an effort that required learning Visual Basic and troubleshooting code through trial and error.
Another major project was analyzing Dymax’s opportunity pipeline. Reanna examined metrics such as win rates, opportunity size, and sales cycle stages to identify areas for improvement. Her work culminated in a presentation featuring summary tables and graphs that highlighted trends in global revenue and pipeline performance from 2020 to 2025.
Reanna’s experience sharpened her skills in data analysis, coding, and product management. She appreciated the supportive team environment and noted that while macros posed a challenge, they also became a valuable learning opportunity. Her time at Dymax affirmed her goal of pursuing a career in engineering.
Gianna Casturani’s Brand MarCom Internship at Dymax
Gianna Casturani, a Communication and Media Studies major at the University of Connecticut, joined Dymax as a Brand Marketing Intern. Passionate about media, writing, and creativity, Gianna sought hands-on experience in marketing and public relations beyond the classroom.
Her internship centered around three impactful projects: enhancing Dymax and Bomar’s YouTube channels, redesigning a company webinar, and updating the company’s Resource Library. For the YouTube project, Gianna conducted industry research, proposed video concepts, and applied SEO strategies to optimize titles and thumbnails. She created a content calendar and a comprehensive slide deck to boost engagement and subscriber growth.
In the webinar redesign, she used Adobe Creative Cloud to revamp outdated content, improving visuals, audio, and overall clarity. Her final product was a polished, audience-friendly presentation. Gianna also contributed to streamlining Dymax’s Resource Library by integrating it with Brandfolder, ensuring efficient and up-to-date collateral sharing.
Reflecting on her experience, Gianna highlighted the value of working within a professional team, developing critical and analytical skills, and gaining exposure to platforms like Salesforce and Adobe. Her internship solidified her interest in marketing and PR, equipping her with tools for future success.
Jack Janes’ Chemistry Internship at Bomar
Jack Janes completed a hands-on chemistry internship with Bomar’s Applications Engineering and R&D teams. A passionate chemistry student, Jack joined the program to gain real-world lab experience, refine his career path, and build professional connections. His long-term goal is to pursue a master’s degree and work in research and development in New England.
Jack contributed to multiple projects, including Product Data Sheet testing, depth of cure analysis, and chemical synthesis. He worked with various formulations, testing properties like viscosity, tensile strength, hardness, and adhesion. He also conducted neat oligomer tests and depth of cure experiments using UV curing techniques and precise measurement tools.
In the R&D lab, Jack synthesized XCAC-35-146 in a pilot reaction chamber, analyzing its chemical properties using FTIR, GPC, and viscosity testing. He gained proficiency in Excel and lab equipment, enhancing his technical and analytical skills.
Jack’s internship provided valuable exposure to material testing, formulation, and chemical analysis. He expressed gratitude to mentors Chris Cayer, Tristan Morenz, Levi Scott, and the hiring team for their support and guidance. The experience solidified his passion for chemistry and prepared him for future academic and professional success.
Thomas Purcell’s Manufacturing Internship at Dymax
Thomas Purcell, a Chemical Engineering student with a passion for chemistry and problem-solving, joined Dymax as a Manufacturing Intern. His goal was to gain hands-on experience, apply classroom knowledge, and strengthen teamwork skills in a real-world setting.
Thomas worked across multiple departments, contributing to a wide range of projects. He led process validations for pressure pots and HLC syringe filling, defining and executing IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols. His testing ensured equipment safety, performance consistency, and cost-effectiveness, paving the way for new implementations in P&F.
He collaborated with Hubbell Power Systems to design a custom 3D-printed drum adapter, overseeing prototype development and testing with ChemOps. Though initial designs faced challenges, Thomas helped refine the product through iterative testing and engineering feedback.
In documentation, Thomas updated and reformatted 16 SOPs, including a brand-new work instruction for a labeler. He also conducted a full inventory of dispersion blades, documenting specifications and organizing data for operational use.
Throughout his internship, Thomas applied engineering principles to solve manufacturing challenges, worked closely with cross-functional teams, and contributed to process improvements. He appreciated the supportive environment and left with a deeper understanding of adhesive production and collaborative engineering.
Jared Krysiak’s Engineering Internship at Dymax
Jared Krysiak, a Chemical Engineering major at UConn, joined Dymax for an internship focused on process validation and production optimization. With a passion for science and engineering, Jared aimed to broaden his industry experience and explore career possibilities.
Jared contributed to several impactful projects, including designing IQ, OQ, and PQ validation protocols for the HLC production area and centrifuge equipment. He created and reviewed documentation, validated processes, and ensured operational consistency. He also produced HLC batches for testing and integrated existing procedures into formal validation records.
Another key assignment involved calculating heat loads for Bomar reactors. Jared analyzed temperature data, batch sizes, and steam usage to determine capacity needs and optimize reactor performance. He also standardized TBC (Theoretical Batch Cycle) times by comparing labor and manufacturing durations, improving production forecasting.
Jared tackled a customer concern regarding bubbles in syringes by conducting a DOE (Design of Experiments) on centrifuge spin cycles. His testing led to a promising solution: a 5-minute spin at 6000 RCF.
Through this internship, Jared gained hands-on experience in adhesive and oligomer production, equipment operation, and process documentation. His contributions helped streamline operations and enhance product quality, while deepening his understanding of chemical engineering in a real-world setting.