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Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering
By Purdue Office of Future EngineersEducation
Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering episodes
- Episode 20: Materials Engineering Student Perspective at Purdue University
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 Engineering
08:26 Pursuing Materials Engineering
12:06 Favorite courses
13:52 Favorite professors
13:58 Resources at Purdue
14:53 Research in Materials Engineering
16:49 Internship Experience
17:54 Study Abroad
18:57 How did you discover study abroad at Purdue?
20:38 Student life as a Materials Engineering student.
23:13 Fun at Purdue
25:31 How has Purdue prepared you for your future?
27:32 Advice for future freshmen
Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024
Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027
Guest:Tess Obuchowski, Materials Engineering
Campus: West Lafayette
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Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University
Phone: (765) 494-3975
Email: [email protected]/futureengineers
Dudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907
#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast
#purdueMSE #materialsengineering #purduematerialsengineering
29 min - Episode 19: Agriculture Engineering Student Perspective at Purdue University
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 Purdue
3:47 Favorite things about the Co-Rec at Purdue?
5:04 Activities on campus?
5:32 First-Year Engineering experience
6:37 About Agriculture Engineering
10:32 How did you decide to pursue Agriculture Engineering?
14:28 Favorite courses and professors
16:42 Resources at Purdue
17:18 Interesting labs
18:54 What is a Dino?
20:25 Internship experiences
23:09 Internship experiences
27:32 Plans after graduation
28:50 How has Purdue helped prepare you for your career?
30:54 Advice for new students
Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024
Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027
Guest:Brandon Kitch, Agriculture Engineering
Campus: West Lafayette
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Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University
Phone: (765) 494-3975
Email: [email protected]/futureengineers
Dudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907
#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #purdueag #agricultureengineering
33 min - Episode 18: Motorsports Engineering Student Perspective at Purdue Indianapolis
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 Fazer
02:18 What led you to study Motorsports Engineering at Purdue?
03:33 Introduction
03:56 Clubs and Organization involvement
04:43 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 opportunities
15:53 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 Purdue
26:22 Duel degree in Motorsports and Mechanical Engineering
Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024
Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027
Guest:Billy Frazer, Motorsports Engineering: May 2026
Campus: Indianapolis
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Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University
Phone: (765) 494-3975
Email: [email protected]/futureengineers
Dudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #motorsportsengineering
29 min - Episode 17: Environmental and Ecological Student Perspective Engineering at Purdue
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 Introduction
2:25 Calvin & Ryan introduction
3:10 Involvement on Campus
4:00 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 research
13:47 Interesting projects in your coursework
14:40 Student life
15:40 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 2024
Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027
Guest:Nikki Zavodny, Environmental and Ecological Engineering: May 2025
Campus: West Lafayette
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Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University
Phone: (765) 494-3975
Email: [email protected]/futureengineers
Dudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907
#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast #purdueee #environmentalengineering
25 min - Episode 16: Biomedical Engineering at Purdue University in Indianapolis
Bryan and Calvin travel to Indianapolis to talk with Kelci Malloy, a senior in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at Purdue University in Indianapolis.
0:00 Introduction
2:42 What is it about the urban campus?
4:10 Kelci Malloy Introduction
5:25 What is Biomedical Engineering?
7:00 Deciding to study Biomedical Engineering
8:15 Favorite courses
9:53 Hands on courses
11:15 Internship opportunities
16:34 Intersting labs
20:25 How has Purdue satisfied a love for Biomedical Engineering?
22:50 Resources
23:57 Advice for students
Hosts: Calvin Given, MSEE December 2025
Bryan Akinmade, BSEE 2027
Guest:Kelci Malloy, Biomedical Engineering, May 2025
Location: Indianapolis
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Phone: (765) 494-3975
Email: [email protected]/futureengineers
Dudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant Street
West Lafayette, IN 47907#
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26 min - Episode 15: Aeronautical & Astronautical Engineering Student Perspective
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 Introduction1:05 About Ayush2:34 How Ayush ended up at Purdue4:10 How would you explain Aerospace engineering?5:55 How did you find your concentration area?6:54 Interesting AAE class story7:35 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 enjoyed19:07 How do you manage your time?20:45 Tips for time management22:36 Professors in AAE24:57 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 studentsHosts:Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Ayush Srivastava, Aeronatuical and Astronautical Engineering, December 2024Campus: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]purdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueaero #aerospaceengineeringatpurdue #purdueaerospace33 min - Episode 14: VIP Program at Purdue
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 Lemert4:15 Carla Zoltowski intro5:03 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 VIP23:30 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 2024Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Dr. Carla Zoltowski, Associate Professor of Engineering Practice, VIP FacultyElmore School of Electrical and Computer EngineeringCampus: West LafayetteE-mail: [email protected]-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]purdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueVIP #VIPprogram. #VIPlearningcommunity34 min - Episode 13: EPICS Engineering Projects in Community Service at Purdue
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 Intro0:53 Purdue Alum Fact2:59 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 --EPICShttps://engineering.purdue.edu/EPICS(765) 496-1068Jorge Martinez, Assistant Director EPICS(765) 494-0629-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]purdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueepics #epicsatpurdue38 min - Episode 12: Undergraduate Research at Purdue
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 Intro0:35. Purdue Alum Fact2:40 Hosts and Guest Introductions3:56. What is the undergraduate research office?6:04 How are students able to get involved with EURO?10:41 First time Researcher Fellowship12:50 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/EUROPhone: +1 (765) 496-2349Email: [email protected]Kay Kobak, PHD Associate Director EUROPhone: (765) 494-5434Email: [email protected]-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]purdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueresearch #undergraduateresearchatpurdue30 min - Behind the Mic Episode 11: The 4+1 Bachelor's + Master's Program at Purdue
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 Intro0:40 Calvin and Amy Introductions1:35 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 UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: [email protected]purdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907The 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/Engr34 min
About Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering
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Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering is a podcast production of the Office of Future Engineers in the College of Engineering at Purdue University.
This podcast features information about Purdue Engineering and what it's like to be a student enrolled in the College of Engineering at Purdue. You'll hear from faculty, staff, and students about available resources and programs, tuition affordability, student life, engineering majors, and much more.