My name is Matthew Binger. I am a senior at Chapman University in the class of 2022. I Interned for the company Catalyst Nanotek during the spring semester of 2021. The company strives to improve on the general atmosphere and well being of others through their revolutionary photocatalytic system. What this means is the sun, or other UV rays, activate the coating in order to produce cleaner air. Titanium Dioxide is the key ingredient to the solution, and because it’s only a catalyst, the crystals are never destroyed, allowing it to work for many years. Coating a 150 square foot area alone is equivalent to clearing 3 gasoline cars from the road.

Catalyst Nanotek is an innovative company using the latest environmental technologies

My primary job within the organization was to assist in reaching out to various prospect clients. Much of the process involved researching various community leaders and business owners before sending out an email in an attempt to schedule appointments and meetings. During said meetings, the team members would then do an in person demonstration of how the process of photocatalysis works. It was quite an enjoyable experience to see the investment and excitement develop on a potential client’s face once they got to see what Catalyst Nanotek was about.

Energy & Cost Efficient Eco-technology

I found it to be especially important working with the organization given today’s climate. It is not uncommon knowledge that the entire Covid-19 situation has greatly affected everyone on a personal level in some way, shape or form. I myself was one of countless students forced to return home due to the restrictions put in place. It was because of such circumstances that I felt additional motivation and purpose in the work I was already doing. My communication classes have also provided significant assistance in the continued process of honing/strengthening my people to people skills. The Theories of Persuasion class has especially proven to be useful as it has both reminded and taught me additional means in communicating ideas and obtaining the interest of the audience. One such takeaway was when I learned about “Monroe’s Motivated Sequence” and how much it plays a role in selling an idea or a product.

For the many students out there who are thinking of applying to do an internship, I most definitely recommend the process. There is nothing more helpful than being able to see first hand how the skills you are learning can apply to your day to day life. It allows for a greater sense of purpose and makes the harder periods of college feel that much more worth it. I would especially recommend checking out Catalyst Nanotek. The environment is quite welcoming, and they are very clear and helpful when it comes to communication. For more information on Catalyst Nanotek, you can check out their website here: https://catalystnanotek.com/.