2018 Best Brightest Maximilian Kneis, University of Pittsburgh

2018 Best Brightest: Maximilian Kneis, University of Pittsburgh by: Jeff Schmitt on April 01, 2018 | 0 Comments Comments 815 Views April 1, 2018Maximilian KneisUniversity of PittsburghA passionate individual proactively bringing about efficiency and systematic change in organizations.Fun fact about yourself: I moved to the United States from Germany when I was 4, and am still a German citizen.Hometown: West Chester, PAHigh School: B. Reed Henderson High SchoolMajor: Finance AccountingMinor: Economics Applied Business Analytics CertificateFavorite Business Course: Business PoliticsExtracurricular Activities, Community Work and Leadership Roles During College: Student Government Board (President), Phi Beta Lambda, Beta Theta Pi, Stamps Leadership Scholar, Teaching Assistant, Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership HonoraryWhere have you interned during your college career?AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Conshohocken PA, FPA InternPNC Financial Services, Pittsburgh PA, AL Finance InternT he Boston Consulting Group, Atlanta GA, Summer AssociateWhere will you be working after graduation? I will be working as an associate with the Boston Consulting Group, based out of Atlanta GA.What did you enjoy most about your business school? I most enjoyed the personalized advising and experiential learning opportunities I have had at Pitt Business. I began business coursework in my fields of interest during my first semester, and have had the opportunity to work on multiple class projects for real clients, allowing me to make measurable impacts for organizations.What is the biggest lesson you gained from studying business?  The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that collaboration is the key to success. Working in a team everyone brings different skills to the table, and unlocking the potential of each member and utilizing them in the most effective way creates synergies that create better work than anyone could have completed on their own.What advice would you give to a stu dent looking to major in a business-related field?  The learning you do outside of the classroom matters just as much, if not more, than the learning that happens inside. Getting involved in student organizations and other extracurricular opportunities develops important soft skills and sets you apart when you apply for internships and jobs.     Ã¢â‚¬Å"If I didn’t major in business, I would be majoring in or studying†¦industrial engineering or economics.†Who most influenced your decision to pursue business in college? A combination of my father and Mrs. Tobin, my Introduction to Business teacher in 9th grade. I’ve always admired the way my dad carried himself and was respected when I visited his office or met colleagues. Mrs. Tobin confirmed my interest in business through an extremely engaging freshmen year elective, and remained a mentor to me during my time in FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America).Which academic extracurricular or personal achie vement are you most proud of? I am most proud of being elected President of the Student Government Board for my senior year at Pitt. After months of campaigning, speaking in front of hundreds of organizations, and many sleepless nights, over 2,000 students (many of them strangers) placed their trust into me. It has truly been so rewarding getting to work in this position to improve the collegiate experiences of my peers.If you were a dean for a day, what one thing would you change about the business school? I would ensure that there was free coffee available 24/7 to all students studying in the business building, making us as productive all year as we are during finals week when treats like this are offered around campus.Which classmate do you most admire? I most admire Derek Arnold, a fellow senior, for his constant motivation to pitch in anywhere there is a need. Derek brings an extremely up-beat attitude, can strike a conversation with anyone, and always gives his all to get thin gs done.Who would you most want to thank for your success? Two important women in my life: My mother and girlfriend, Elizabeth. I’d like to thank my mom for instilling a strong work ethic and attention to detail. I still remember having to rewrite my spelling homework in elementary school when they were sloppily completed. Actions like this helped develop many of the skills I’ve needed to have a successful undergraduate career. Elizabeth has been my sounding board throughout all of college, always ensuring I thought deliberately about my choices and supporting me in all my endeavors.What would your theme song be? â€Å"On Top of The World† by Imagine Dragons. I’ve been so blessed with amazing friends, family, and opportunities over the last few years at Pitt that when I step back and reflect I couldn’t imagine a better journey.What are the top two items on your bucket list? See the Philadelphia Eagles play live in a Super bowl and go skydivingFavor ite book: Ender’s Game and Good to GreatFavorite movie: Remember the TitansFavorite vacation spot: Lewes, DEWhat are your hobbies? Spending time with friends, trying out good restaurants, football (Fly Eagles Fly!), cooking, and watching/playing soccerWhat made Maximilian such an invaluable addition to the Class of 2018?â€Å"I became acquainted with Max Kneis in April 2014 via email. Max was in the process of preparing to join Pitt Business in fall 2014, and he wrote to me because he was focused on getting his first term schedule completely organized well in advance. This, my first interaction with Max, was highly reflective of the student I would come to know far better as I served as his academic advisor for the next four years. Max is a clear and concise communicator, and is equally eloquent in person or in writing. Max is a strategic thinker, and always has his eye on the future.   And, Max is a great partner, a great collaborator; Max not only asks questions, but he also listens to responses. I remember having such fun working with Max as he and I selected the classes for his first term in college: Introduction to Physics, Honors Microeconomics, Quantitative Methods, Financial Accounting and Honors Market Manipulations. Suffice it to say, Max’s first term schedule was academically challenging!As Max notes on his nomination form, he is the recipient of the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation Scholarship. The mission of the Stamps Scholarship is to help â€Å"exceptional students become meaningful leaders throughout society.† Max has certainly lived up to this mission at the University of Pittsburgh, culminating in his election as President of the Student Government Board (SGB). I find two things particularly notable about Max’s run for SGB President. First, in large part due to Max’s absolutely inexhaustible campaigning, student voter turnout more than doubled compared to the prior year. Second – and this says a lot about Max – Max competed for the office against one of his best friends. Despite that intense competition, the campaign did not become nasty or backbiting. To me, this is truly the hallmark of Max’s leadership style; even in the midst of competing very hard for something he wanted badly, Max remained a highly decent and collaborative person.Max is an absolutely outstanding student. He is earning majors in Finance and Accounting, a minor in Economics and a Certificate in Business Analytics. Max’s academic record is amazingly strong. During my 23 years in Pitt Business, Max is one of the brightest students with whom I have had the privilege of working.Max is a tireless advocate for the Pitt Business Honors Program, of which he is an inaugural member. My colleague, Lisa Cherok, Director of Pitt Business Admissions, describes Max as an â€Å"honorary Pitt Business ambassador† who gives extremely generously of his time and energy in talking to prospectiv e honors students about unique opportunities within Pitt Business. Max has played a pivotal role in helping us recruit some excellent students; Max’s recruiting efforts will make us a better school for years to come. Max knows he has many tremendous blessings and opportunities – and his shows a genuine willingness to â€Å"pay it forward†.In sum, Max is an invaluable member of the class of 2018 because he leaves both the University of Pittsburgh and the College of Business Administration bettered by his leadership. Max has led in so many ways: as a committed member and treasurer of Phi Beta Lambda, as an undergraduate teaching assistant in the required business core course Quantitative Methods and, of course, as SGB President. However, I suspect as I look back on the political climate of 2017/2018, what I will most fondly remember about Max is how he fought a tough campaign for office against one of his closest friends, but never lost his humanity. It is this co mbination of tenacity and decency that Max will bring with him as he launches his career with Boston Consulting Group. And, I have no doubt that this combination of tenacity and decency will take Max far in life.†Liz Adams Director of Academic Advising University of Pittsburgh College of Business AdministrationDONT MISS: THE BEST BRIGHTEST BUSINESS MAJORS OF 2018 THE COMPLETE LIST Page 1 of 11

Regression Analysis and Super Grocery Stores - 1112 Words

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Human Age Estimation from Facial Images Using Artificial...

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Interracial Figures of the American Renaissance Essay

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The Many Faces of Culture Essay - 1372 Words

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In addition to being processed into products, trees are also cut down so their wood can be used as fuel to cook food and heat homes. But we don’t always have to cut down a tree to be able to make something from it. The rubber that you find on soles of your shoes is made from sap that comes from a type of tree found in Brazil, India, China and Southeast Asia. Cork is the bark of the evergreen cork oak found in the Mediterranean region. Cork has the ability to contract when squeezed and then expand back out again. The evergreen cork  oak is one of the few trees that does not die when its bark is removed. Coconuts on a palm tree. What about the things we eat? How many different fruits or nuts can you think of that come from trees? What about the maple syrup we like to eat on our pancakes? Sap is tapped from the sugar maple to make maple syrup. And did you know that cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree that grows in India? Willow away the pain! 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It is helpful to think of an ecosystem as a woven carpet; if you pull on a loose thread, it might only affect the thread and those closest to it or it might unravel the whole carpet. How to cite Benefits of Trees, Papers Benefits of Trees Free Essays Produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide Trees are necessary for our survival. Through photosynthesis trees produce the gas that we cannot live without: oxygen (O2). As we breathe in, our bodies take in oxygen and when we breathe out, we release carbon dioxide (CO2). We will write a custom essay sample on Benefits of Trees or any similar topic only for you Order Now Trees do the opposite. They take in CO2 and release O2. This cleans the air by removing harmful CO2 so that people and animals can breathe. Moderate temperature and rainfall Trees help cool the earth’s tempearature. Trees are like natural air conditioners and water pumps. They cool the earth by giving shade and recycling water. By cooling the air and ground around them, the shade from trees helps cool the earth’s temperature overall. Trees also help moderate the earth’s rainfall, which also helps keep the temperature cooler. If you are at the beach and you come out of the water in a wet bathing suit and lay in the sun, the sun’s heat removes the water from your bathing suit and soon you are dry. This is called evaporation: when water is removed by heat. Forests help to make sure we get rain. Trees absorb a lot of water from the soil for nourishment. Later, when the sun shines on the trees, water is released from the leaves and absorbed back into the atmosphere – just like the water is absorbed from our bathing suits. When the sun’s energy removes water from the earth’s surface, the water collects into clouds, and when the clouds are heavy with water they release rain back to the earth. Provide food, medicine, shelter and warmth Cork used in a cork-board. 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What about the maple syrup we like to eat on our pancakes? Sap is tapped from the sugar maple to make maple syrup. And did you know that cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree that grows in India? Willow away the pain! The active ingredient in acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) originally came from the bark of a willow tree. There are also many plants that have life-saving properties. About $30 billion is spent every year in Canada on prescription and non-prescription drugs that contain active ingredients that come from forests. Illnesses such as malaria, hypertension, heart disease and cancer are all treated with medicines made in part from plants. Support biodiversity Forests are communities full of organisms that depend on each other for survival. We call these communities ecosystems. All parts of a forest ecosystem and the interactions between them are needed for the health and well-being of all. Forests offer food, water, shelter and protection for an incredible array of wildlife. The term â€Å"biodiversity† is used to describe the variety of life. This variety is what an ecosystem depends on. It is helpful to think of an ecosystem as a woven carpet; if you pull on a loose thread, it might only affect the thread and those closest to it or it might unravel the whole carpet. How to cite Benefits of Trees, Papers

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