Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering

Mikalah Wiles tells us about her experience on Purdue SWE's Grand Prix team as well as her experience as an #industrialengineering 00:00 Intro01:23 About Mikalah02:09 Growing up in Bloomington, Indiana02:36 Mikalah's journey to Purdue05:07 Why Mikalah chose Industrial Engineering08:03 Mikalah's involvement on campus10:29 Choosing to join the Society of Women Engineers Grand Prix team12:49 Is it challenging to get involved on a Grand Prix team?15:32 SWE's kart and practice18:26 Where does SWE build their kart?18:53 Fundraising & sponsors20:15 Mikalah's special role on the team -driver!24:27 Mikalah's final pieces of adviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Mikala Wiles, Industrial EngineeringLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcastEpisode 40: Grand Prix & Purdue SWE with Mikalah Wiles

In our episode with Tamara Markey, Bryan and Matt talk about the Engineering Student Success Center and how Tam's experience as a teacher and an engineer play an important role in the day to day operations.00:00 Intro01:14 About Tam02:56 Difference in campus from Tam's undergrad to now04:15 Tam's journey back to Purdue06:31 Tam's role at Purdue07:42 MEP programs (pre-Purdue)09:24 MEP programs (at Purdue)13:06 MEP Indianapolis support14:09 Common challenges students face20:44 Where can students find these resources?22:05 Suggestions to students when they feel like they don't belong24:23 Tam's favorite Purdue experiences26:54 Final adviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Tamara Markey, Director of Engineering Student SuccessLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast

Matt and Bryan talk with Sean McKee, our Assistant Director of Recruitment here in the Office of Future Engineers. Sean brings a wealth of insights into high school students and how they can better prepare for engienering at Purdue.00:00 Intro01:17 About Sean04:05 Sean's involvement with EPICs06:13 Sean's career journey10:14 Sean's involvement on campus16:00 Advice to students starting their college journeys/high school19:00 How to know what an engineer is24:27 Struggles students face when applying to college28:51 AI and the college process30:23 How can students utilize these resources?38:05 Final AdviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Sean McKee, Assistant Director of Recruiting in Purdue's College of EngineeringLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast

Calvin and Bryan talk with Elizabeth Saunders, a student in construction engineering at Purdue who has taken advantage of multiple study abroad opportunities.00:00 Intro01:03 About Elizabeth03:01 Involvement on campus03:42 Deciding to go to Purdue05:41 Study Abroad Opportunities at Purdue07:21 Why Elizabeth studied abroad & her experience11:12 Balancing courses and traveling while studying abroad12:37 Deciding what courses to take abroad 13:52 Most memorable study abroad moments18:45 How Elizabeth found her more specific Kenya research study abroad opportunity21:09 Going into study abroad without knowing anyone22:30 Lessons learned & study abroad takeaways24:22 AdviceHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Elizabeth Saunders, Construction Engineering Dec. 2025Location: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#constructionengineering

Calvin and Bryan talk with Sarah Mollan, a student in chemical engineering at Purdue involved in undergraduate research and active in the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.00:00 Intro00:58 About Sarah02:27 How did you decide to go to Purdue?04:26 What is chemical engineering?07:51 Focus areas in chemical engineering at Purdue?08:26 Minors at Purdue09:04 Sarah’s specialty in chemical engineering.10:14 Favorite professors in chemical engineering.11:02 Research at Purdue.11:16 Favorite courses in chemical engineering.13:26 Lab and hands-on experience at Purdue.15:07 Research in chemical engineering.16:07 Plans after Purdue.17:39 How first year engineering helped Sarah.20:26 Chemical engineering clubs & AIChE.22:59 Activities beyond the classroom.24:25 Lafayette & West Lafayette26:04 How Purdue prepared Sarah for the future29:00 Advice for new students.Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Sarah Mollan, Chemical Engineering 2027Location: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueChemE #chemcialengineering

Calvin and Bryan sat down with Cole Hufford, a sophomore in Computer Engineering at our Indianapolis location, to talk about his major and how he finds community on a campus in the city. 0:00 Opening0:30 Introductions1:30 About Cole3:40 About Computer Engineering5:10 The VIP first year experience6:10 What led Cole to study computer engineering7:30 Favorite computer engineering classes thus far8:51 Lab spaces in Indianapolis10:04 Internship experience13:50 Life outside of class17:09 Finding community on and around campus18:48 How has Purdue helped preparations for the future?21:00 Advice for incoming studentsHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Cole Hufford, Computer Engineering, May 2028Location: Indianpolis-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueCompE #computerengineering #purdueindianapolis

Bryan and Calvin welcome Ahammad Ashar ("Ashar") to the show on this episode about mechanical engineering in Indianapolis.. Ashar is a sophomore in mechanical engineering and is heavily involved in the motorsports club and the mixed media / photography club at Purdue in Indianapolis. We dive into all of that and more on this episode from our Indianapolis location.0:00 Opening0:30 Introduction of Hosts and Guest Ashar2:00 Ashar's journey to Purdue3:00 Why Purdue in Indianapolis?3:50 Ashar's hobbies and interests5:30 All about mechanical engineering at Purdue8:00 ME labs and courses9:45 Lab spaces at Purdue in Indianapolis12:00 First year VIP project15:30 The motorsports club in Indianapolis18:15 The multi-media club20:20 Interests outside the classroom24:00 How has Purdue prepared Ashar for the future?25:05 Advice for future Purdue studentsHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Ahammad Ashar Ahammad Ashar ("Ashar"), Mechanical Engineering, 2028Campus: Indianapolis-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueinindianapolis #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueME #Mechanicalengineering #Purduemechanicalengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome back Alanna Nash to the show for an episode that takes us on location to the newly renovated Mechanical Engineering machine shop. Alanna takes a deep dive into the lab space, the nifty tools the students create in the machine shop, and how she had a part in redesigning one of the lab courses..0:00 Opening0:30 Introduction of Hosts and Guest Alanna Nash1:00 About Alanna2:00 The mechanical engineering machine shop at Purdue5:00 About the machines in the shop6:35 favorite courses in in the ME lab8:10 A fun experiment in the lab11:50 Sophomore design class13:00 student examples14:00 tool designs20:00 Alanna's favorite things about the labHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Alanna Nash, Mechanical Engineering, 2026Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueME #Mechanicalengineering #Purduemechanicalengineering

Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering enjoyed a conversation with Matt Calvo on his experience as a construction engineering student at Purdue. An unlikely path from Staten Island and the pursuit of aerospace engineering, Matt talks about how much he's throughly enjoying his time in West Lafayette studying construction engineering. 0:00 Opening0:30 Introductions1:30 The journey from Staten Island to Purdue4:13 Adjusting to Indiana from New York City5:48 What led Matt to Purdue8:00 About construction engineering at Purdue12:00 Internships in construction engineering15:20 Construction engineering classes18:00 Labs and hands-on experience19:50 Real world experience22:00 Construction engineering honor fraternity25:35 Do construction engineers have any fun?30:00 Advice for prospective engineering students?Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering May 2027Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueCNE #constructionengineering.

Our hosts traveled down the road to our Indianapolis location to talk with Karan Karkhanis for another episode of Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering. Karan, a Biomedical Engineering student in his sophomore year at Purdue, explores the many ways he has found his place as a student at Purdue in Indianapolis.0:00 Opening0:30 Introductions2:15 About Karan4:35 Biomedical Engineering at Purdue in Indianapolis6:00 Choosing a depth area in biomedical engineering7:00 What drew Karan to study biomedical engineering9:00 Favorite biomedical engineering classes10:30 Career opportunities13:00 Research experience16:00 Finding resources at Purdue18:50 Starting a club at Purdue 23:00 The music club at Purdue26:50 Outside of the classroom with Karan34:40 GEARE program and study abroad38:20 How Purdu is helping Karan prepare for his future42:20 Advice for new studentsHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Karan Karkhanis, Biomedical Engineering, May 2028Campus: Indianpolis-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueBME #biomedicalengineering #purdueindianapolis

Bryan and Calvin talk with Tabitha Niziolek in this episode of Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering. Tabitha talks about Civil Engineering at Purdue, how she's found a community on campus and how service work in EPICS and meaningful projects from internships has rounded out her full experience as a Purdue student. 0:00 Opening1:00 About Tabitha2:00 How did you choose Purdue?3:00 What is civil engineering?4:15 How did you choose civil engineering at Purdue?5:10 Favorite courses and labs at Purdue?8:05 Core civil engineering labs10:00 Experience in clubs at Purdue12:00 Senior design in civil engineering13:50 Life outside of campus16:00 How has Purdue prepared you for your future?17:40 Advice for incoming freshmen18:40 Favorite things about civil engineering at PurdueHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Tabitha Niziolek, Civil Engineering, May 2026Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueCE #CivilEngineering #Purduecivilengineering

Bryan and Calvin host biomedical engineering student, Joslyn Ferguson, to the show. Joslyn shares her extensive internship experiences as well as her favorite labs and classes in the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering at Purdue. 0:00 Opening0:30 Introduction of Hosts and Guest Joslyn Ferguson1:40 Life before Purdue4:10 Biomedical Engineering depth areas at Purdue.5;55 Why choose Purdue for engineering?6:40 Engineering Your Major7:35 Deciding on a depth area within biomedical engineering.8:44 Classes and professors you liked.11:07 Undergraduate research13:20 Biomedical engineering internship experience17:35 Who are you as a Purdue student?19:04 Favorite spots around Purdue campus19:50 Purdue's biomedical engineering lab spacesHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Joslyn Ferguson, Biomedical Engineering, 2025Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueBME #purduebiomedicalengineering #biomedicalengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Alanna Nash to the show as the first guest in season 3 of Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering. Alanna is a senior in Mechanical Engineering with a plethora of experiences and wisdom to share. Sit back and enjoy this fun conversation with Alanna and our hosts as they talk about the ins and outs of Alanna's time here as a student in the Mechanical Engineering program at Purdue.0:00 Opening0:30 Introduction of Hosts and Guest Alanna Nash3:07 Activities and Involvement at Purdue at a MechE4:42 What made Alanna choose Mechanical Engineering9:18 What is the Mechanical Engineering program at Purdue?10:38 How did First Year Engineering help Alanna choose Mechanical Engineering?17:00 Work experience with the Co-op program at Purdue University.22:55 Free time as a Purdue engineering student.25:20 Alanna's favorite labs and professors.28:00 A project inspired by her grandparents.29:50 The Purdue Mechanical Engineering Hammer Tradition!32:50 How has Purdue and the ME program set Alanna up for success?39:00 Alanna's advice for future Purdue studentsHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Alanna Nash, Mechanical Engineering, 2026Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueME #Mechanicalengineering #Purduemechanicalengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Molly Geiger, a Biological Engineering student, to the podcast. Molly dives into her path of discovering her passion for Biological Engineering and how she is able to balance the rigorous course work that Purdue offers with clubs and taking time for herself.0:00 Intro 1:15 About Molly 2:30 How did you decide to go to Purdue? 3:30 Describe biological engineering 4:20 What are some specific applications of biological engineering? 5:10 Why did you choose your concentration? 5:30 How did you choose biological engineering? 6:30 Difference between biomedical and biological engineering 7:00 Favorite classes in bio engineering 8:10 Favorite lab course? 8:25 Other favorite courses? 10:10 Senior Design project on passion fruit sunscreen11:00 Any favorite professors? 11:45 Research 13:30 Internships in Biological Engineering15:50 Biological Engineering professional clubs and other clubs around Purdue 17:05 Getting involved in Engineers Without Borders 17:40 Do you still have time to do other activities outside of engineering? 18:30 How do you maintain work/life balance in college? 20:15 How has Purdue prepared you for your future? 22:00 What are your next steps after Purdue? 22:50 Advice for new students at Purdue Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Molly Geiger, Biological Engineering: 2025Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueABE #Biologicalengineering #Purduebiologicalengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Zachary Reichel, a Computer Engineering student, to the podcast. Zachary dives into the differences between Computer Engineer and Electrical Engineering as well as his experience in participating in the GEARE program. The GEARE program involves a study abroad Co-op that lasts over three semesters. 0:00 Intro 1:43 Zachary Introduction 2:10 Hobbies and interests of a Computer Engineering 3:15 Getting to Purdue as an Indiana resident 4:20 AP and IB credits transferrable and undistributed at Purdue 7:35 About Computer Engineering 8:30 How did you choose Computer Engineering? 11:50 Differences between electrical and computer engineering 14:00 Favorite classes in Computer Engineering 15:25 Senior Design Project in Computer Engineering 18:00 Work experience while at Purdue 19:45 More information about the Purdue GEARE study abroad program 21:00 More about Study Abroad experiences 24:20 Foreign language minor with study abroad 26:00 Clubs and organizations you’ve enjoyed at Purdue 29:20 Student life outside of class 32:00 How has Purdue helped you prepare for your future? 33:30 Advice for incoming college freshmenHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Zachary Reichel, Computer Engineering: 2025Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueIE #industrialengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Sathwik Palwai, a industrial Engineering student, to the podcast. Sathwik dives into his process of deciding to become an industrial engineer along with the recourse that helped him arrive at this decision. As well as his experience in applying for and participating in Co-Ops over internships. 0:00 Introductions 1:00 Intro to Sathwik 3:35 What was your journey like to get to Purdue? 4:50 Decision to go to Purdue 5:00 What made you ultimately decide on Industrial Engineering? 7:00 What is Industrial Engineering?8:00 The Concentrations and pathways in IE 13:30 Interesting courses in IE 15:48 What is Early Start?18:00 The Importance of utilizing resources 20:20 Academic Success Center 22:00 IE Lab spaces 25:00 Internships and Co-ops30:30 Organizations you’re involved in 34:45 What are you doing for fun? 37:40 How has Purdue prepared you for your next steps? 40:00 What’s one piece of advice you have for incoming freshmen? Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Sathwik Palwai, Industrial Engineering: 2025Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueIE #industrialengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Matt Silva, Multidisciplinary Engineering student concentrating in Acoustic Engineering, to the podcast. Silva discusses the valuable aspects of choosing Multidisciplinary Engineering as a major, his specific concentration in acoustic engineering, and some of the activities he's been a part of during his undergraduate experience.0:00 Intro1:40 What do you like to do for fun?6:00 About Multidisciplinary Engineering9:15 Why go into MDE? (Concentrations)11:00 Problem Solving and Collaboration 13:00 Courses taken15:00 What drove you to select MDE?18:00 More on Coursework 25:30 Senior Design Team27:00 Clubs you're involved in30:15 How has MDE helped you prepare your for the next steps in your career / life?Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Matt Silva, Multidisciplinary Engineering: 2025Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueMDE #multidiciplinaryengineering #acousticengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Jessica Mu, Electrical Engineering student, to the podcast. Jessica discusses the different aspects of Electrical Engineering and how Purdue along with internships have helped her find her place within Electrical Engineering.0:00 Introduction hosts and guest1:00 About Jessica 3:00 What activities are you involved in? 3:50 What made you decide to come to Purdue?5:30 What is electrical engineering?6:50 Concentrations in Electrical Engineering9:00 How did you decide on EE and how did FYE help you decide?12:50 Favorite courses?14:00 Favorite lab course?16:25 Calvin talks about his senior design project17:22 Jessica talks about her senior design project 19:00 Any EE clubs that you can talk about?21:00 About PSEF25:00 About Internship experience 29:50 What is your next step?33:30 Advice for incoming studentsHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Jessica Mu, Electrical Engineering: 2025Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #purdueEE #electricalengineering #womeninengineering #purduedoublee

Bryan and Calvin welcome Maddie Milharcic, an Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering student, to the podcast. Milharcic dives into projects and clubs she's participated in during her time at Purdue as well as a the intricacies that make up the Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering program at Purdue. 01:30 WHAT IS THE 4H PROGRAM?02:26 WHAT WAS YOUR JOURNEY LIKE GETTING TO PURDUE?04:46 WHAT DO YOU DO ON CAMPUS?05:42 HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE ENRE?07:34 HOW DID YOU DECIDE TO PURSUE ENRE?08:44 HOW DID PURDUE HELP YOU MAKE THE DECISION TO CHOOSE ENRE?10:06 WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVORITE COURSES YOU HAVE TAKEN?11:23 IS IT COMMON TO HAVE IN FIELD COURSE WORK?13:39 ARE THERE ANY OTHER LAB SPACES THAT ENRE HAS ACCESS TO?15:58 HOW ARE THE PROFESSORS?18:00 ANY PROJECTS OR CLUBS TO HIGHLIGHT?22:11 WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO FOR FUN AT PURDUE?24:48 ARE THERE OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE IN OTHER ACTIVITIES? 25:38 HOW HAS PURDUE PREPARED YOU FOR WHATS NEXT?27:14 WHAT IS A PIECE OF ADVICE YOU WOULD GIVING TO AN INCOMING FRESHMAN? Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Maddie Milharcic, Environmental and Natural Resources EngineeringCampus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueag #agricultureengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Tess Obuchowski, a Materials Engineering student, to the podcast. Obuchowski dives into research and clubs she's participated in during her time at Purdue as well as her experience doing a semester of study abroad.01:29 What was your path to Purdue?03:48 What do you do on campus?04:31 What is it like being in Purdue Musical Organizations?05:26 How would you describe Materials Engineering?06:57 Research in Materials Engineering08:26 Pursuing Materials Engineering12:06 Favorite courses13:52 Favorite professors13:58 Resources at Purdue14:53 Research in Materials Engineering16:49 Internship Experience17:54 Study Abroad18:57 How did you discover study abroad at Purdue?20:38 Student life as a Materials Engineering student.23:13 Fun at Purdue25:31 How has Purdue prepared you for your future?27:32 Advice for future freshmenHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Tess Obuchowski, Materials EngineeringCampus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #purdueMSE #materialsengineering #purduematerialsengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Brandon Kitch, an Agriculture Engineering student, to the podcast. Kitch dives into projects and clubs he's participated in during his time at Purdue as well as a the intricacies that make up the agriculture engineering program at Purdue. 2:37 The journey to Purdue3:47 Favorite things about the Co-Rec at Purdue?5:04 Activities on campus?5:32 First-Year Engineering experience6:37 About Agriculture Engineering10:32 How did you decide to pursue Agriculture Engineering?14:28 Favorite courses and professors16:42 Resources at Purdue17:18 Interesting labs18:54 What is a Dino?20:25 Internship experiences23:09 Internship experiences27:32 Plans after graduation28:50 How has Purdue helped prepare you for your career?30:54 Advice for new studentsHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Brandon Kitch, Agriculture EngineeringCampus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #purdueag #agricultureengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Billy Frazer, a Motorsports Engineering student, to the podcast. Billy dives into what it's like to study Motorsports Engineering in the motorsports capitol of the world and what he likes about student life in Indianapolis. 00:28 About Billy Fazer02:18 What led you to study Motorsports Engineering at Purdue?03:33 Introduction03:56 Clubs and Organization involvement04:43 What do you like about being an RA?05:43 What is the Motorsports Engineering degree?07:20 What do you want to do with the degree?08:26 What are some of your favorite courses?10:03 How does the network of alumni help?11:43 What is Motorsports club?13:28 Can student do research in Motorsports?14:48 Hands-on opportunities15:53 How is it being a student on the Indianapolis campus?18:14 Where do you like to hang out in Indy?20:41 Do you go to the Indianapolis Speedway often?22:07 How has Purdue satisfied your love for Motorsports?23:37 Do you have an internship for the summer?25:20 Advice for new students at Purdue26:22 Duel degree in Motorsports and Mechanical EngineeringHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Billy Frazer, Motorsports Engineering: May 2026Campus: Indianapolis-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #motorsportsengineering

Bryan and Calvin welcome Nikki Zavodny, an Environmental and Ecological Engineering student, to the podcast. Nikki dives into projects and research she's participated in during her time at Purdue as well as a life-changing trip she took to Rwanda with the Engineers Without Borders program. 0:00 Student Introduction2:25 Calvin & Ryan introduction3:10 Involvement on Campus4:00 how was the Rwanda experience?5:05 How would you describe Environmental & Ecological Engineering?6:20 How did you pick EEE when transferring to Purdue?7:18 What companies are employing EEE grads?8:20 Favorite courses9:30 Hands on courses?10:45 Did pathways help you choose where to concentrate in your major?12:00 How did your path help with your research goals?13:00 Getting involved with SURF research13:47 Interesting projects in your coursework14:40 Student life15:40 How has Purdue satisfied your love for environmental engineering?16:20 Resources?19:30 What advice do you have for incoming students?Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Nikki Zavodny, Environmental and Ecological Engineering: May 2025Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #purdueee #environmentalengineering

Bryan and Calvin travel to Indianapolis to talk with Kelci Malloy, a senior in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Purdue University in Indianapolis. 0:00 Introduction2:42 What is it about the urban campus?4:10 Kelci Malloy Introduction5:25 What is Biomedical Engineering?7:00 Deciding to study Biomedical Engineering8:15 Favorite courses9:53 Hands on courses11:15 Internship opportunities16:34 Intersting labs20:25 How has Purdue satisfied a love for Biomedical Engineering?22:50 Resources23:57 Advice for studentsHosts: Calvin Given, MSEE December 2025Bryan Akinmade, BSEE 2027Guest:Kelci Malloy, Biomedical Engineering, May 2025Location: Indianapolis-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #purduebiomedicalengineering #biomedicalengineeringatpurdue #purduebme

Bryan and Calvin begin a new podcast series talking to students in each of our 18 engineering majors. To begin, they welcome Ayush Srivastva, a senior in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering. Ayush talks about his experiences at Purdue as an AAE student before he jets off to graduate school in 2025. 0:00 Introduction 1:05 About Ayush 2:34 How Ayush ended up at Purdue 4:10 How would you explain Aerospace engineering? 5:55 How did you find your concentration area? 6:54 Interesting AAE class story 7:35 How did you choose your major? 9:22 What clubs and organizations have you been a part of? What aerospace clubs does Purdue have? 10:15 What have you learned about teamwork? 13:08 What are your favorite classes? 17:00 Lab space that you’ve enjoyed 19:07 How do you manage your time? 20:45 Tips for time management 22:36 Professors in AAE 24:57 How do you think all of these experience have prepared you for your future? 27:30 Future plans? 28:40 What do you do for fun? 30:15 Advice for incoming students Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024 Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027 Guest: Ayush Srivastava, Aeronatuical and Astronautical Engineering, December 2024 Campus: West Lafayette ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueaero #aerospaceengineeringatpurdue #purdueaerospace

Episode 14 explores the VIP research program at Purdue University. Dr. Carla Zoltowski talks with hosts Calvin and Bryan about the many ways students can get involved in VIP research projects. 0:00 Intro, Purdue Alum fact: 38x38 Abby Lemert 4:15 Carla Zoltowski intro 5:03 What are the goals and mission of the VIP program? 6:30 How big are VIP teams? 9:43 How can students get involved in VIP? 14:20 What are technical and professional skills that students get out of VIP? 17:30 How does VIP mentor students? 21:23 Opportunities that come from VIP 23:30 Where is work done for VIP – in labs? 25:20 How much time do student have to do VIP projects? 28:15 What is the longevity of a VIP project? 31:00 What are the most unique VIP projects you’ve seen? Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024 Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027 Guest: Dr. Carla Zoltowski, Associate Professor of Engineering Practice, VIP Faculty Elmore School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Campus: West Lafayette E-mail: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueVIP #VIPprogram. #VIPlearningcommunity

Calvin and Bryan talk with Jorge Martinez about the popular EPICS community service program at Purdue. EPICS or Engineering Projects in Community Service is a program that pairs students with real world community projects and serves as a learning opportunity for engineering students to develop an array of professional skills while working with a community partner. - Video Content -- 0:00 Intro 0:53 Purdue Alum Fact 2:59 What is EPICS at Purdue? 5:53 How are students able to get involved in EPICS? 7:25 How do students gain professional skills from EPICS? 12:19 How can EPICS help students be more valuable to employers? 18:26 What resources and guidance is available for students in EPICS? 24:13 How long do EPICS projects take? 32:00 What are some of the tools available in the EPICS lab space? 36:20 What is the most unique EPICS project you've seen? -- Contact Information -- EPICS https://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS [email protected] (765) 496-1068 Jorge Martinez, Assistant Director EPICS (765) 494-0629 [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueepics #epicsatpurdue

Dr. Kay Kobak from the Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO) visits our podcast to talk about the ways students can get involved in research as early as freshman year. Join our hosts, Calvin Given - a senior in electrical engineering, and Bryan Akinmade - a sophomore in electrical engineering, as they talk with Dr, Kobak about research opportunities and programs available for Purdue engineering students. - Video Content -- 0:00 Intro 0:35. Purdue Alum Fact 2:40 Hosts and Guest Introductions 3:56. What is the undergraduate research office? 6:04 How are students able to get involved with EURO? 10:41 First time Researcher Fellowship 12:50 SURF (Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship) and STARS (Summer Training, Awareness & Readiness for Semiconductors) 18:00 What resources are available for students doing research? -- Contact Information -- Engineering Undergraduate Research Office (EURO) https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO Phone: +1 (765) 496-2349 Email: [email protected] Kay Kobak, PHD Associate Director EURO Phone: (765) 494-5434 Email: [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueresearch #undergraduateresearchatpurdue

Amy Glenn talks with Calvin Given, an electrical engineering student and host of Coffee Break, about the 4+1 masters plus bachelors program at Purdue. Calvin is enrolled in the 4+1 Electrical Engineering program and discusses the many nuances of pursuing that while combining a minor in Business Economics. With all that course work, does he still have fun? Find out on this episode of Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering. Video Content: 0:00 Intro 0:40 Calvin and Amy Introductions 1:35 Why did you choose Purdue to study engineering? 3:56 Did you know what type of engineering you wanted to study right away? 6:20 Did you know you wanted to do the 4+1 program right away? 7:20 What is the 4+1 program like at Purdue? 9:35 How do you find balance with school and other priorities? 10:40 How much longer does it take to get the 4+1 masters plus bachelors degree? 11:11 What resources are available that have helped you? 12:40 Specific details of the 4+1 program at Purdue. 16:00 What are your plans after graduation? 16:50 Are you getting a minor as well as bachelors and masters degrees? 21:03 What do you do for fun (besides study)? -- Contact Information -- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 The 4+1 Bachelor's / Master's Program mentioned in this episode is through the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. You can learn more about it here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Ac... For more information about all of Purdue's Engineering Majors and degree options: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr

Associate Director, Amy Glenn, talks with Purdue Alum and Civil Engineer, Jason Williamson about his unlikely path to Purdue, his career in Civil Engineering, and his most recent preparation for space travel. -- Show Guest Information -- Jason Williamson (Purdue '97), Senior Vice President of Dunaway - professional engineering firm in Fort Worth, Texas. [email protected] Associate Director of The Office of Future Engineers, Amy Glenn [email protected] Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueengineeringalum

In this special episode of Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Graduate and Medical School bound Nick Buffo talks with our Associate Director, Amy Glenn. Nick and Amy discuss the PreMed track in Purdue's Biomedical Engineering program and how Nick set himself up nicely for a trip to medical school. -- Video Content -- 00:00 Intro 00:40 Background of a Biomedical Engineering Student in PreMed at Purdue 06:05 Connection between Engineering and Medical School? 28:45 How has Purdue helped you with your preparation for medical school? 36:40 Fondest memories from Purdue? -- Show Guest Information -- Nicholas Buffo, December 2023 Biomedical Engineering Graduate Associate Director of The Office of Future Engineers, Amy Glenn [email protected] Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purduefirstyearengineering#purdueuniversityfirstyearengineering

Episode four of our frequently asked questions miniseries discusses undergraduate research opportunities at Purdue. Our frequently asked questions miniseries is broken into five to six minute audio clips and covers some of our most asked questions by prospective students and their families. -- Contact Information -- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueengineeringresearch#purdueundergraduateresearch#undergraduateresearch#researchatpurdue

Episode three of our frequently asked questions miniseries focuses on the Transition to Major process that each of our Purdue engineering students in West Lafayette goes through upon completion of the First-Year Engineering program. Our frequently asked questions miniseries is broken into five to six minute audio clips and covers some of our most asked questions by prospective students and their families. -- Contact Information -- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #purdueengineeringmajors #purdueengineeringtransitiontomajor #purdueT2M

Episode two of our frequently asked questions miniseries focuses on the our First-Year Engineering pathways. Our frequently asked questions miniseries is broken into five to six minute audio clips and covers some of our most asked questions by prospective students and their families. -- Contact Information -- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#firstyearengineeringpathways#purduefirstyearengineering#purdueFYE

This is part of our frequently asked questions miniseries focusing on the information we know you're wanting - broken into five to six minute audio clips. Our first clip focuses on learning communities. -- Contact Information -- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purduelearningcommunities#purdueengineeringcommunities

In our eighth episode of Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering we talk with Associate Director for Professional Practice, Joe Tort, and Assistant Director of Co-op Programs & Student Development, Jenny Strickland. Hosts Nick and Calvin reflect with Jenny and Joe on the mission of the Office of Professional Practice at Purdue, internship and co-op opportunities, and professional development courses available at Purdue University. -- Video Content -- 0:00 Purdue Alum Fun Fact 2:06 Intro 5:53 What is the mission of the Office of Professional Practice? 7:37 How many students participate in the Co-Op program at Purdue? 8:16 How do students gain access to the Office of Professional Practice? 10:45 Engineering 103 course 13:50 Changing the World with Chips course 18:54 What is GEARE? (Global Engineering Alliance for Research and Education) 24:40 Available OPP scholarships 26:45 Milestones Technical Skills Courses 30:49 Advice for students looking for industry experience -- Contact Information -- Office of Professional Practice (OPP) https://opp.purdue.edu/ Lambertus Hall, Second Floor 2246 363 North Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: (765) 494-7430 Email: [email protected] Joe Tort, Associate Director, Office of Professional Practice (765) 494-7323 [email protected] Jenny Strickland, Assistant Director, Co-op Programs & Student Development (765) 494-7428 [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#intershipsatpurdue #coopsatpurdue#officeofprofessionalpractice#professionaldevelopment #purdueprofessionalpractice

This episode of Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering welcomes Senior Assistant Dean of Engineering for Student Access and Success and Director of the Women in Engineering Program. Nick and Calvin dive into what opportunities, courses, and programs are offered by the Women In Engineering Program at Purdue for both k-12 students as well as students at Purdue. -- Video Content -- 0:00 Purdue Alumni Fun Fact 2:32 Intro 8:54 What is the mission of the women in engineering program? 11:19. What programs does WiE offer and how do students access them? 14:35 Activities for elementary and middle school students 19:03 How are these programs accessed? 22:03 Why does WiE exist? 23:02 Opportunities for prospective students? 11 & 12th grades 23:32 Exploring Engineering at Purdue 26:00 Opportunities for current students 26:22 Mentees and Mentors Program 34:12 Tutoring Program 35:42 Optional Activities 37:02 Women In Engineering Course Options 41:24. How do students find a community at Purdue? -- Contact Information -- Women In Engineering Program (WiEP) https://www.purdue.edu/wiep/ Phone: (765) 494-3889 E-Mail: [email protected] Elizabeth Holloway, Senior Assistant Dean of Engineering for Student Access and Success, Director of the Women in Engineering Program, Professor of Practice in Mechanical Engineering Email: [email protected] Women in Engineering Program, Purdue University Dudley Hall, Room 2516 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #womeninengineering #womenengineers

In this episode of Coffee Break, Nick and Calvin talk with Purdue Industrial Engineering student, McKenzie Hammond. McKenzie discussed her experience as a Purdue student, how she balances school with work and other activities, and details on some of her research projects. -- Video Content -- 0:00 Purdue Alum fun fact 1:12 Introduction 4:38 What is a peer counselor? 5:45 What clubs & organizations are you involved in? 6:48 What is SWE (Society of Women Engineers)? 8:33 How did you get involved in clubs on campus? 10:40 School / Work balance 14:23. What is a recent project you’ve worked on? 17:32 Is Purdue Engineering really that collaborative? 20:09 Favorite Purdue tradition? 23:57 What should people know about Purdue? 25:29 What is some interesting research you’ve worked on? -- Show Guest Information -- McKenzie Hammond, Junior - Industrial Engineering Peer Counselor, Office of Future Engineers Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purduefirstyearengineering#purdueuniversityfirstyearengineering

In this episode of Coffee Break, Nick and Calvin talk with Dr. Matthew Ohland, Associate Head of Operations for Engineering Education at Purdue. Dr. Ohland talks through the First-Year Engineering experience and how students in Purdue Engineering enjoy the opportunity to explore all seventeen majors offered in West Lafayette. -- Video Content -- 00:00 Purdue Alum Fun Fact 2:30 Intro 5:46. What is the purpose of the First Year Engineering Program at Purdue? 13:04 What do the classes look like during that first year of engineering? And how do AP credits transfer? 18:30. What are the four pathways to FYE? 18:58 EPICS 20:16 VIP 21:32 HONORS 23:27 Traditional I2I Pathway 30:07 Unique First Year Engineering Projects 35:42 Common FYE struggles and resources available 42:42 Is FYE a weed out program? 44:36 Advice for incoming FYE students? -- Show Guest Information -- Matthew Ohland, PhD Associate Head of Engineering Education Dale and Suzi Gallagher Professor of Engineering Education Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purduefirstyearengineering#purdueuniversityfirstyearengineering

In this episode of Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering, Nick and Calvin talk with representatives from the Minority Engineering Program, Associate Director Tamara Markey and Industrial Engineering student Kaleia Maxey. Tamara and Kaleia share programs offered for pre-college students in K-12 as well as programs and resources for Purdue students offered by the Minority Engineering Program. --- Video Content --- 0:00 Purdue Alum Fun Fact 2:43. Intro 9:43 The mission of MEP 15:53. What are some programs MEP offers 23:10 How do students get access to MEP programs? 24:11 Pre-college programs 24:38. Engineering 180 26:28 Annual Networking Reception 30:31 MEP Employment 33:06 Engineering Academic Bootcamp 38:34. Algebra by 7th grade 42:50 SEW – Summer Engineering Workshop 43:52. PREFACE – Pre-freshmen and Cooperative Education 44:16 MITE – Multi-Ethnic Introduction to Engineering 45:00 Preview and Promise 47:25 Advice for students looking to find community on Purdue’s campus -- Contact Information -- Minority Engineering Program (MEP) https://www.purdue.edu/mep/ PHONE: +1(765) 494-3974 E-MAIL: [email protected] Virginia Booth Womack, Director Minority Engineering Program Tamara Markey, Associate Director Minority Engineering Program Phone: (765) 496-7026 Email: [email protected] Minority Engineering Program, Purdue University Lambertus Hall, Room 2243 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast

In part 2 of our international student podcast episode, Nick and Calvin talk with Vansh Thakker, senior Industrial Engineering student at Purdue University. Vansh talks about adjusting to life as an international student and the resources he's found helpful on campus. Vansh also reflects on his enjoyment of festivals and cultural gatherings on Purdue's campus, and loves a good round of cricket! -- Video Content --00:00 Intro 1:55 What do you wish you knew before coming to Purdue? 3:25 How have you found community at Purdue? 7:39 What campus resources have you used? 10:26 Do you have any other advice for international students coming to Purdue? 16:12 Why did you choose Purdue? -- Show Guest Information -- Vansh Thakker Senior, Industrial Engineering Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purduestudentsfromindia#internationalpurduestudents

In part 1 of our international student podcast episode, Nick and Calvin talk with Isabella De Salvo Fontoura, a senior aerospace engineering student from Brazil. Isabella shares what it's like to be an international student at Purdue and gives future students some advice from her own experiences. --- Video Content --- 00:00 Purdue Alum Fun Fact 2:52 Podcast Intro 4:54 Studying Abroad as an international student 6:00 What an international student should know before coming to Purdue 11:39 How to find community at Purdue as an international student 22:41 What are the hardest transitions to college? 25:41 Additional advice for international students 32:08 Why did you choose Purdue? -- Show Guest Information -- Isabella De Salvo Fontoura Senior, Aerospace Engineering Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purduestudentsfrombrazil#internationalpurduestudents

In our first podcast episode, Nick and Calvin talk with Amy Wagner, Assistant Director for Student Success in the College of Engineering at Purdue. Amy shares insight on navigating college finances, affordability, and student success. -- Contact Information -- Amy Wagner, Ast. Director for Student Success Phone: (765) 496-7026 Email: [email protected] Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected] purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907