Mat Sterner, a 2011 SU chemistry graduate has been working with NeverWet, LLC since graduation. NeverWet functions as a Research and Development company for all things water-repellent and has been an industry leader for the past ten years in developing superhydrophobic products for paint, coating, and textile applications. Their major manufacturing partner is Rustoleum, but they are an independent company that has also developed water repellent solutions for several other customers. Their website is NeverWet.com and can be found on YouTube and other major social networks. Products include multi-surface superhydrophobic (andsuperoleophobic) systems, a water-shedding treatment for glass surfaces, and fabric treatments for boots/shoes as well as indoor and outdoor fabrics. Mats work with a few other people in a small lab in an industrial park outside Leola, PA. The office is built into a warehouse operated by a metal working company. It makes for a close-knit environment where everyone gets along rather well.
When asked how his Stevenson degree helped him in his career, Mat said “Stevenson helped prepare me for my career by training me to do more than just complete academic work. From the Capstone program focusing on an internship and dissecting the experimental design of research papers, to the professors who would emphasize understanding the purpose of lab experiments and how to transfer that understanding to a detailed report on the results, to the tutoring programs at the Academic Link that allowed me the experience of working with other students to aid their understanding and my own ability to communicate clearly; Stevenson’s program was focused on developing practical skills for use in my career. The faculty and staff were all tremendously passionate and committed to preparing their students to succeed.”