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50 SMT007 MAGAZINE I MAY 2023 ey both shared stories about not being able to sleep, then Sue said, "Remember, Professor Coleman wants us to call her Patty." "When we are with her and I start to talk, my mouth just can't form the word Patty," Andy responded. "I have an idea: Let's call her Pro- fessor Patty, like Sam does." "I agree. It's kind of cute and endearing, too." Aer a 20-minute drive, they arrived at Ivy U and parked. A short walk took them to Profes- sor Coleman's office. "Hello," Professor Patty said as they walked in. "How are Ivy U's two most recent and famous students doing?" Both youngsters blushed at the compliment. Aer a brief discus- sion of their adventures in Mexico, Patty sug- gested they head to her car to begin the 40-min- ute drive to the factory for the cost-estimating project. In the car, Sue and Andy shared their experience with esti- mating costs at Sam's Auto Repair. "We both understand how Sam determines what he needs to charge to be fair to his customers yet still make a fair profit," Sue commented. "But we are both a little nervous about how to help your friend," Andy said. "Let me tell you a little bit about Matt Hart- man, the business owner," Patty said. "He and I went to Tech together. He was a year ahead of me. He worked for a few years and then got his MBA at Ivy U's Tucker Business School. He was number one in his class. en he worked for about 10 years at Delle and Tush Consulting and saved enough to buy the electronics assem- bly company he named Hartman Electronics. "He's only owned the company for a few months, so he doesn't know much about SMT assembly, or even that much about running a small business. Oh, and he was my boyfriend for a while back at Tech," Patty added with a chuckle. Andy and Sue asked a few more questions as Patty pulled into the parking lot. As soon as they walked in the door, they saw a handsome, athletic man run up to Patty. He gave her a hug and a brief kiss on the lips. Patty seemed flustered as Matt exclaimed, "Patty, it's great seeing you. You look terrific." Still a bit flushed, Patty said, "Matt, this is Sue March and Andy Connors, the two stu- dents I told you about." Sue expected Sam to s h a k e h e r h a n d , b u t instead he gave her a hug that Andy later described as too familiar. Matt also shook Andy's hand and gave him a big bear hug. A bit taken back, Sue and Andy looked at Patty. She mouthed the words, "at's just how he is." After a few moments of exchanging pleasant- r i e s , Pa t t y s h a r e d t h e stor y of Andy and Sue's rise through the ranks at Ivy Benson Electronics and their success at getting their associate degrees through night school. She also mentioned their acceptance as juniors at Ivy U and their recent experiences at Castellanos Electronics, where they held SMT workshops for employees. "Needless to say," Patty said, "they are two of the most impressive students at Ivy U, and it is my privilege to be their mentor." Sue and Andy stood there with gaping mouths. Finally, Andy whispered to Sue, "Is she talking about us?" "Yes," she whispered back. "ere's no one else in the room she could be talking about." "Matt," Patty said, "why don't you tell us about your new project?" "We have been asked to perform final assem- "How are Ivy U's two most recent and famous students doing?" Both youngsters blushed at the compliment.