Student Perspectives: Manufacturing Day 2024

By Gargi Chaganti
Milpitas High School student
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I had so much fun at Manufacturing Day (October 4, 2024)! It was a great experience touring two companies, BD Biosciences and Corsair Gaming, and seeing how they operate behind the scenes.

One of the highlights for me was learning about the latest product from BD Biosciences and how their teams collaborate to bring innovations to life. We got a firsthand look at different components of their work, which opened my eyes to the variety of career paths in manufacturing.

What surprised me most was how interconnected everything is. I used to think manufacturing was just about machines, but it’s so much more. We learned about internships for high school and college students, which I hadn’t considered before. It was exciting to see how different majors—engineering, business, and even design—play a role in this field.

We also got a glimpse of what a typical day looks like for employees. They were so passionate, and it was inspiring to see how teams work together from production to deployment. The activities showed how much strategy and teamwork go into making sure everything runs smoothly.

At the end of the day, Manufacturing Day got me thinking more seriously about careers in this field and how I could be part of something that blends technology, creativity, and collaboration.

About Manufacturing Day 2024
Milpitas Unified School District high school students from Calaveras Hills, MUSD Middle College HS, and Milpitas HS participated in Manufacturing (MFG) Day, a nationwide event that is held on a Friday in October. MUSD, in partnership with the City of Milpitas, secured two local advanced manufacturing agencies, BD BioSciences and Corsair Gaming, to host students for a day.

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