“Never a dull moment” for chemical engineering student in Minnesota
Mason stands on stairs wearing a Minnesota sweater.
For University of Minnesota student Mason Hamar, college has opened the door to a variety of experiences—from building water pipes in Africa to rock climbing on campus. Photo by Kalie Pluchel

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (04/28/2026) — In four years at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE), Mason Hamar has co-authored a research paper, completed three internships and one engineering co-op, built a water distribution system for a school in Malawi, competed in ultimate frisbee tournaments across the Midwest, and learned to snowboard.

“There's so much to do, see and experience at the University of Minnesota,” said Hamar, who’s graduating with a chemical engineering degree this spring. “There's never been a dull moment.”

The chance to explore the Twin Cities was also a draw for Hamar, a recipient of multiple scholarships during his college years — including the CSE Alumni Scholarship, Dalquist/NordicWare Engineering Scholarship, Ed and Cora Remus Scholarship, Frommelt Family Scholarship, Stanley and Hazelle Gordon Scholarship in CEMS.

Hamer shared his experience as a chemical engineering student in a new Q&A. Read the full interview at the CSE website.

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