Honor Society® member
Benjamin Offutt
- mechanical engineering
- Class of 2029
- Castle Rock, WA
Member since December 2025
About
I am currently a first year student at the University of Kansas, pursuing a major in Mechanical Engineering. I am concurrently a MIDN 4/C in the United States Naval ROTC program, and will commission as an officer in the fleet upon my graduation from KU. I am a dedicated student, brother, and friend, committed to excellence in all that I do.
Education
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University of Kansas
Mechanical Engineering
2025 – Present
Honors and awards
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NCFCA 2024 National Championship 5th Place Team Policy Debate
During my high school years I competed in a national debate league, known as NCFCA. At the 2024 National Championship, my partner and I placed 5th in Team Policy Debate.
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NCFCA 2024 National Championship 3rd Place Team Policy Debate Speaker
During my high school years I competed in a national debate league, known as NCFCA. At the 2024 National Championship, I placed 3rd in Speaker rankings nationally.
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VFW 2024 Voice of Democracy Contest, 1st Place Washington State Championship
In 2024, I competed in a nationwide speech competition hosted by the VFW organization. I achieved 1st place in the State of Washington.
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VFW 2024 Voice of Democracy Contest, 5th Place National Championship
In 2024, I competed in a nationwide speech competition hosted by the VFW organization. I achieved 5st place nationally.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
Naval Nuclear Reactors Officer
- Graduate school interests
Harvard Law
- Outside the classroom
In my leisure time I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, wakeboarding, and recreational sports. I am also interested in several creative hobbies that include woodcarving, blacksmithing, automotive repair and modification, etc.
Experience
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Administrative Intern
The Office of the Hon. Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez.
May 2025 – Jul 2025
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wildland firefighter
Wy'East Wildlands, based out of The Dalles, Oregon
Jul 2024 – Dec 2024
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Tour Guide
Haunted Pub Ghost Stories, Portland Oregon
Jun 2024 – Jul 2024
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General Construction Laborer
Offutt Brothers Construction
Apr 2023 – Nov 2023
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Tile Setter Apprentice
Aria Tile and Stone
Jan 2022 – Sep 2023
Volunteering
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Warehouse Worker
Birch Community Services
Jul 2023 – Aug 2024
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
