Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering

Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering

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Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering episodes

  • Alumni Special Episode 10: A Civil Engineer In Space

    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.
    Associate Director of The Office of Future Engineers, Amy Glenn
    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

    29 min
  • Behind the Mic Episode 9: Pre Med in Biomedical Engineering

    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
    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

    46 min
  • FAQ #4: Undergraduate Research

    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

    7 min
  • FAQ #3: Transition to Major (T2M)

    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

    7 min
  • FAQ #2: First-Year Engineering Pathways

    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

    7 min
  • FAQ #1: Learning Communities

    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

    7 min
  • Episode 8: Office of Professional Practice

    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
    Joe Tort, Associate Director, Office of Professional Practice
    (765) 494-7323
    Jenny Strickland, Assistant Director, Co-op Programs & Student Development
    (765) 494-7428
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    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

    35 min
  • Episode 7: Women In Engineering Program

    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
    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
    Women in Engineering Program, Purdue University
    Dudley Hall, Room 2516
    363 N. Grant Street
    West Lafayette, IN 47907
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    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

    44 min
  • Episode 6: Student Life at Purdue with McKenzie

    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

    29 min
  • Episode 5: First-Year Engineering at Purdue

    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

    47 min

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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.