April 2025 - Engr-boilerbuzz-list

Boiler Buzz - 04/22/25
by College of Engineering Office of Undergraduate Education 22 Apr '25

22 Apr '25

[https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-engineeringcomm/f158c32013908d7b8e2e67…] Office of Undergraduate Education BOILER BUZZ April 22, 2025 | Spring 2025 Issue 14 Does your student organization have a callout or event coming up that you’d like to advertise? Please submit your information via tinyurl.com/Boiler-Buzz<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinyur…> to be featured in our next weekly digest. WHAT'S IN THIS NEWSLETTER? MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE * NEW!! Mars Desert Research Station Panel Event – April 24 * Silicon Civilization Challenge – April 26 * Wheel RIISE – April 26 * Leadership Opportunity: Up-Skill Platform * Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase – September 28 and 29 * Purdue Engineering GradTrack Scholars * Purdue Mars Desert Research Station Crew Application – due May 12 * Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs * NEW!! NASA Creative Internship – applications due August 29 CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUE 4/22 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm ARMS 1021 Training Private Civilian Astronauts and Conducting Suborbital Research Flights THU 4/24 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm FRNY G124 Mars Desert Research Station Panel Event SAT 4/26 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School Wheel RIISE 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm STEW 314 Silicon Civilization Challenge SUN 9/28 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Virtual Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase MON 9/29 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Virtual Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase ANNOUNCEMENTS Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs Join our upcoming webinars to learn more about Purdue’s online engineering programs. Prepare to advance your career with a flexible curriculum designed for professional engineers. Master's in Interdisciplinary Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/interdiscipl…> (MSE): * Includes a highly customizable plan of study with the choice of 14 concentrations including engineering management and leadership, quality engineering, and integrated vehicle systems engineering and access to 200+ engineering courses. * Can be paired in a dual MSE + MBA pathway<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/dual-degree-…>. * Register for the master's in interdisciplinary engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…> * Upcoming webinars: April 2, June 11 Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online?utm_source=college_news…> (MSECE): * Ranked #1 online master’s in electrical engineering by U.S. News and World Report, 2025 * Explore 7 areas of interest such as automatic control, CSNIP, computer engineering, fields and optics, microelectronics and nanotechnology, power and energy systems, VLSI and circuit design * Register for the master’s in electrical & computer engineering webinars here.<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online/Info-Sessions?utm_sourc…> * Upcoming webinars: May 29, June 26, September 4 Master’s in Biomedical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=col…> (MSBME): * Highly ranked program that allows students to gain knowledge in areas such as biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomedical imaging. * Same rigorous curriculum and esteemed faculty as the on-campus program, ensuring a top-quality education. * Register for the master’s in biomedical engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online/Info-Sessions?…>. * Upcoming webinars: April 23 Master’s programs in Autonomy<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/autonomy?utm…>, Robotics<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/robotics?utm…>, and Internet of Things<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/iot?utm_sour…> * 3 new master's degree programs with a strong focus in the emerging fields of autonomous and connected systems * Each program increases leadership skills and ability to effectively lead diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines and promotes effective technical communication of complex concepts, analyses and solutions. * Register for an upcoming master’s programs in autonomy, robotics, and internet of things webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…>. * Upcoming webinars: June 25 Master’s in Civil Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=col…> (MSCE): * Ranked #2 in Best Online Master’s in Civil Engineering program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 * Three interdisciplinary tracks: Sustainable Water, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Sustainability, and Smart Mobility. * Designed to enhance the skills of professionals leading engineering projects. * Register for the master’s in civil engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online/info-sessions?…>. * Upcoming webinars: April 9, June 4 Master’s in Systems Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/systems-engi…> * In partnership with Purdue’s Systems Collaboratory<https://www.purdue.edu/collaboratory/>, this program offers learners the opportunity to study and gain skills in the tools, methods, and processes of designing, analyzing, controlling, and improving complex engineered systems. * Specifically, the program will educate students to develop new products, services, and organizations to address grand challenges facing society. * Register for an upcoming master’s in systems engineering webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…>. * Upcoming webinars: June 3 Additional Information Sessions Discover more about life as an online student, the benefits of investing in your education, and get help with your application. Visit Purdue University online events page<https://www.purdue.edu/online/events/?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_med…> for more information. Leadership Opportunity: Up-Skill Platform Hey Boilermakers, APPLY HERE<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> to become a future leader of a brand-new student organization focused on building a platform to serve students with vital information to succeed in Purdue Engineering! Why Join? * Collaborate with College of Engineering leadership * Gain training and experience in web development and project management * Collaborate with the Dean’s Leadership Scholars and fellow student leaders * Boost your resume with real-world leadership and impact * Be part of a project that creates lasting change for the Purdue Engineering community What We’re About: The Purdue Engineering Up-Skill Platform, is a new student run initiative dedicated to connecting incoming and current engineering students to valuable tools, tutorials, and resources. We’re working to close gaps in access and awareness so all students can upskill with confidence and support. Purdue offers many amazing resources—but they are often hard to find or underutilized. Our mission is to unify, promote, and expand those tools into one accessible platform for everyone. If you're passionate about equity, innovation, and helping your fellow Boilermakers succeed, we want you on the team. Boiler Up, The Up-Skill Platform Team Mars Desert Research Station Panel Event Thursday, April 24 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm FRNY G124 Questions about the Mars Desert Research Station? We are holding a Q&A info session on Thursday 4/24 at 7pm in FRNY G124 so that students can hear from previous crew members and prepare themselves for when filling out the application for upcoming crews! NASA Creative Internship The application for the 2025-2026 Psyche Inspired internship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsyche.as…> is open! * NASA’s Psyche Inspired<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsyche.as…> creative arts internship is open to full-time enrolled undergraduates in all majors from universities and community colleges in the U.S. and its territories. * Psyche Inspired interns become virtual creatives-in-residence to share the excitement, innovation, science, and engineering of NASA’s Psyche mission with the public through artistic and creative works. * Check out the work from this year’s interns in the online showcase<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsyche.as…> open now! * Applications<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsyche.as…> are due Friday, August 29th at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT. Purdue Engineering GradTrack Scholars Various Dates (listed here<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack>) 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Engage in this online and highly interactive program will set you on the path to graduate school. Seniors will focus on preparing graduate school and fellowship applications. Discuss how your graduate school research can change the world! Who: 2026 graduates (Seniors who are US Citizens or permanent residents) Details: Six 1.5 hour meetings on Monday nights from August 2025 – October 2025 (specific dates/times are on our website: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack>) * Demystify graduate school, fellowships, and the application process. * Learn from mentors who are current Purdue Engineering graduate students. * Finish the program with completed documents for a competitive graduate school application. GradTrack Scholars excel in academic, professional and research settings while also displaying a commitment to fostering student success and community in engineering. Apply here by April 28, 2025: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5MLIpS2W7VhPJs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Learn more on our website: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack> Fun Fact: The GradTrack Scholars program is recognized nationally and was awarded the 2023 CoNECD Program of the Year. Be part of the GradTrack Scholars family! Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase September 28, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm September 29, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Save the date for September 28-29, 2025. Open to all! Meet Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs and Faculty, and learn about graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue. Free, online, and interactive. Sign up for our mailing list to receive event updates and be notified when registration opens. Join our mailing list and learn more: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradshowcase<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradshowcase> Purdue Mars Desert Research Station Crew Application The Mars Desert Research Station is an martian analog facility that allows crews to conduct 2-week missions to perform research supporting human space exploration. Purdue University has been invited to send two crews each year to visit MDRS, and applications are now open! Read more about Purdue MDRS Crews here: https://sites.google.com/view/purduemdrscrews/home<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goo…> Application is open till 5/12/2025! Access it here: https://forms.gle/P72hXt7y9jw8HUDg7<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> Email marssocietyofpurdue(a)gmail.com<mailto:marssocietyofpurdue@gmail.com> with questions or DM @purduemdrs on Instagram! Silicon Civilization Challenge Saturday, April 26 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm STEW 314 The Silicon Civilization Challenge Ideathon by SSA Co. is a fast-paced, 4.5-hour competition uniting business, engineering, and liberal arts students to solve real-world problems using semiconductor technology. Teams of three (one from each discipline) will brainstorm, develop, and pitch innovative ideas to a panel of Purdue judges. The event includes snacks, a keynote, and three phases: ideation, pitch development, and final presentations. Participation is free, with a $500 prize for the winning team and awards for creativity, impact, and teamwork. First 20 teams get in—plus a 5-team waitlist. Need teammates? Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/pC8rApWs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.g…> Training Private Civilian Astronauts and Conducting Suborbital Research Flights Tuesday, April 22 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm ARMS 1021 Rodrigo Carvalho Santiago is a research scientist who has worked on various projects related to spaceflight and astronautics. He will be sharing his experience with private astronaut training as well as going on high altitude flights in space environments. See his full bio below: Rodrigo Carvalho Santiago has been selected by IIAS to join the Astronaut Scientist Candidate Class of 2018. He reported for duty in 2019 for AST 101. A native of Volta Redonda- RJ – Brazil he has performed two high attitude flights in space environment conditions with the need for an IVA suit. He was a researcher and advisor for the MIT / T.E.S.S (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) DATA ANALYSIS TESS GI Program lead by Padi Boyd at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. During quarantine he was part of the Folding at Home team creating the infrastructure to create a supercomputer through peer-to-peer networking. In March 2020, the network had a more powerful processing volume and speed than the world’s top 7 supercomputers combined. Rodrigo also joined a team to provide solutions for NASA Human Landing System project for the new generation of toilets in lunar, martian and orbital environments. Director of NMMS 1 (National Manned Stratosphere Station Program) where his project involves the construction and operation of the NMSS-1 (National Manned Stratosphere Station), which can accommodate 6 to 8 crew members. The station will carry out research and experiments near the lower mesosphere for up to 8 days at the edge of space. He was one of the chosen by UNITY for the development of applications for META QUEST 2 focused essentially on photo realistic simulations of Space, Lunar and Martian missions, where through his long experience as analog astronaut he can contribute to the reduction of errors in long distance missions. Wheel RIISE Saturday, April 26 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School In 2025, RIISE is hosting Wheel RIISE where the organization hopes to include other universities across the Big Ten and Midwest. They are hoping to connect multiple universities to join the cause to raise awareness for adaptive sports. At the event, engineering and athletics will be dually highlighted. Along with the engineering aspect, we will also host wheelchair basketball exhibition games with participation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as well as the local Lafayette Spinners. The goal of this event is to share the talents of adaptive sports athletes with the community at large, highlight the connection between engineering and athletics, and foster inner-collegiate support for the cause amongst Midwest universities. With direct support from Purdue’s College of Engineering and Athletic’s Department, RIISE is excited to host this collaborative event! Here is the link to a video recap of Wheel RIISE 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PbWTI5THeo<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> Here is the link to our website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/RIISE/ MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE Greetings from the CARES Hub! We have 2 weeks of class remaining followed by finals…and then…summer break! As you take on the challenges of the final weeks of the school year, we encourage you to focus on your wellness. Remember that taking care of yourself not only makes you feel better physically and emotionally, but also enhances your academic success! Each week from now through finals we will suggest a weekly well-being activity. We encourage you to engage in that activity 2 – 3 times per week and reflect on how you feel following the activity. Week 1: March 23 – March 29, 2025 Creative Expression Engage in a creative activity like coloring, drawing, painting, writing, or playing music to relieve stress and release pent up emotions. Week 2: March 30 – April 5, 2025 Digital Detox Reflect on your relationship with your mobile phone. How many hours per day do you spend using it? We often complain of not having enough time. Is your mobile phone usage depleting your quality time? Try silencing your phone for a while…even just 30 minutes a day to completely disconnect and savor a conversation with a friend, a nap, a cup of coffee, gym time, a walk, or anything that you enjoy, and leave your phone unused. Helpful tools for checking screen time: * Check Screen Time on iPhone<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.a…> * Check Screen Time on Androids<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andro…> Week 3: April 6 – April 12, 2025 Sufficient Sleep Sleep is essential to your ability to think clearly, retain facts and information, make decisions, and solve problems. Your sleep-deprived brain is not a high functioning brain. This week, see how many nights you can sleep for 7 – 9 hours. You will feel better, and your brain will work better too! Week 4: April 13 – 19, 2025 Choose Healthy Eats! Bags of McDonald’s combo meals have been appearing quite a lot recently around the CARES Hub. Could it be the lure of the Minecraft toys? 😊 Treats are enjoyable on occasion…who doesn’t love McDonald’s fries? Try to think of your daily intake of food as fuel for your brain. As final projects and exams are looming, your brain needs quality fuel for maximum output. Fuel your brain with lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and a few grains thrown in for fiber and energy. Week 5: April 20 – 26, 2025 Move Your Body! Did you know that exercise releases “feel good” chemicals in your body like Endorphins and Dopamine? Endorphins are natural painkillers and mood elevators and contribute to that “runners high” feeling for example. Dopamine is often called the “happy hormone” and helps the brain associate exercise with a pleasurable experience which in turn encourages more physical movement. So, head to the gym, hop on your bike, or go for a nature walk. Just get your body moving to release those “feel good” feelings! STUDENT SUCCESS RESOURCES See your advisor! They are one of your single best resources at Purdue. When in doubt, start with your College of Engineering Academic Advisor! Campus Resources * Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)<https://owl.purdue.edu/owl> * Supplemental Instruction (SI)<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/si/index.html> * Academic Success Center<https://www.purdue.edu/asc> * Academic Success Workshops<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/workshops.html> * Shovel App<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshovelapp…> - Time Blocking Study Planner free for all Purdue students College of Engineering Resources * FYE-EBEC Coding and Debugging Studio<https://engineering.purdue.edu/fye_i2i/i2i/fye-ebec/> - Need help with your code? Open to any undergrad student in the CoE. * College of Engineering Academic Advising Resources<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Undergraduate/Advising> – Degree Maps, EAI Calculator, and Advisor Shout Outs * Tutoring<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/CurrentStudents/academic-and-tu…> for Engineering students * Taskhuman<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Bloom/TaskHuman> * Community, Assistance, and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub<http://engineering.purdue.edu/CARES> CONNECT WITH US! [cid:image010.png@01D9D51B.5C1CB9C0]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/share/Icon_Instagram.png] <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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Boiler Buzz - 04/15/25
by College of Engineering Office of Undergraduate Education 15 Apr '25

15 Apr '25

[https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-engineeringcomm/f158c32013908d7b8e2e67…] Office of Undergraduate Education BOILER BUZZ April 15, 2025 | Spring 2025 Issue 13 Does your student organization have a callout or event coming up that you’d like to advertise? Please submit your information via tinyurl.com/Boiler-Buzz<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinyur…> to be featured in our next weekly digest. [cid:image003.jpg@01DBA320.40ECBFE0]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Design-Expo> WHAT'S IN THIS NEWSLETTER? MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE * NEW!! kiln: Purdue Hackers game jam – April 18-20 * FIRST Robotics Alumni Social – April 19 * NEW!! Training Private Civilian Astronauts and Conducting Suborbital Research Flights – April 22 * Silicon Civilization Challenge – April 26 * Wheel RIISE – April 26 * NEW!! Leadership Opportunity: Up-Skill Platform * NEW!! Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase – September 28 and 29 * NEW!! Purdue Engineering GradTrack Scholars * NEW!! Purdue Mars Desert Research Station Crew Application – due May 12 * NEW!! ENGR 10301 Keys to Learning, a one-credit hour, general audience, course * NEW!! Participate in Research on Compassion and Engineering Identity * Engineering Academic Advisor Kudos * Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs * Summer/Fall Internship Opportunity CALENDAR OF EVENTS FRI-SUN 4/18-4/20 Envision Center kiln SAT 4/19 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm WALC 1087 FIRST Robotics Alumni Social TUE 4/22 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm ARMS 1021 Training Private Civilian Astronauts and Conducting Suborbital Research Flights SAT 4/26 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School Wheel RIISE 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm STEW 314 Silicon Civilization Challenge SUN 9/28 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm Virtual Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase MON 9/29 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Virtual Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase ANNOUNCEMENTS Engineering Academic Advisor Kudos Did you have a great experience with an academic advisor in the College of Engineering? Submit a kudos and we will recognize them at our next staff meeting: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LdtVg8rIDFlspw<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> ENGR 10301 Keys to Learning, a one-credit hour, general audience, course The one-credit hour course ENGR 10301 Keys to Learning is not an engineering course, but for a general audience and any Purdue student can register for it. The course discusses the human brain; neuroplasticity; what is learning; best practices for learning; the important psychological aspects to learning of mindset, self-control, and grit; and the importance of sleep, exercise, relationships, nutrition, and meditation for learning. What is discussed in the course will not only be important for the rest of your career at Purdue, but for the rest of your life. Some comments from students about the course can be found at https://www.reddit.com/r/Purdue/comments/1dcjlhb/engr_10301_keys_to_learnin…<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reddi…> Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs Join our upcoming webinars to learn more about Purdue’s online engineering programs. Prepare to advance your career with a flexible curriculum designed for professional engineers. Master's in Interdisciplinary Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/interdiscipl…> (MSE): * Includes a highly customizable plan of study with the choice of 14 concentrations including engineering management and leadership, quality engineering, and integrated vehicle systems engineering and access to 200+ engineering courses. * Can be paired in a dual MSE + MBA pathway<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/dual-degree-…>. * Register for the master's in interdisciplinary engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…> * Upcoming webinars: April 2, June 11 Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online?utm_source=college_news…> (MSECE): * Ranked #1 online master’s in electrical engineering by U.S. News and World Report, 2025 * Explore 7 areas of interest such as automatic control, CSNIP, computer engineering, fields and optics, microelectronics and nanotechnology, power and energy systems, VLSI and circuit design * Register for the master’s in electrical & computer engineering webinars here.<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online/Info-Sessions?utm_sourc…> * Upcoming webinars: May 29, June 26, September 4 Master’s in Biomedical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=col…> (MSBME): * Highly ranked program that allows students to gain knowledge in areas such as biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomedical imaging. * Same rigorous curriculum and esteemed faculty as the on-campus program, ensuring a top-quality education. * Register for the master’s in biomedical engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online/Info-Sessions?…>. * Upcoming webinars: April 23 Master’s programs in Autonomy<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/autonomy?utm…>, Robotics<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/robotics?utm…>, and Internet of Things<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/iot?utm_sour…> * 3 new master's degree programs with a strong focus in the emerging fields of autonomous and connected systems * Each program increases leadership skills and ability to effectively lead diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines and promotes effective technical communication of complex concepts, analyses and solutions. * Register for an upcoming master’s programs in autonomy, robotics, and internet of things webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…>. * Upcoming webinars: June 25 Master’s in Civil Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=col…> (MSCE): * Ranked #2 in Best Online Master’s in Civil Engineering program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 * Three interdisciplinary tracks: Sustainable Water, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Sustainability, and Smart Mobility. * Designed to enhance the skills of professionals leading engineering projects. * Register for the master’s in civil engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online/info-sessions?…>. * Upcoming webinars: April 9, June 4 Master’s in Systems Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/systems-engi…> * In partnership with Purdue’s Systems Collaboratory<https://www.purdue.edu/collaboratory/>, this program offers learners the opportunity to study and gain skills in the tools, methods, and processes of designing, analyzing, controlling, and improving complex engineered systems. * Specifically, the program will educate students to develop new products, services, and organizations to address grand challenges facing society. * Register for an upcoming master’s in systems engineering webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…>. * Upcoming webinars: June 3 Additional Information Sessions Discover more about life as an online student, the benefits of investing in your education, and get help with your application. Visit Purdue University online events page<https://www.purdue.edu/online/events/?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_med…> for more information. FIRST Robotics Alumni Social Saturday, April 19 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm WALC 1087 Purdue FIRST Programs is hosting a FIRST robotics alumni social during the FIRST World Championship - Einstein! We'll have a watch party with FIRST themed games with snacks and drinks! kiln: Purdue Hackers Game Jam Friday, April 18 – Sun, April 20 Envision Center Purdue Hackers is running a game jam called kiln from April 18th to the 20th at the Envision Center. Students will team up in groups of up to three to build their own indie games in a 48-hour time limit. kiln is open to participants of all skill levels and interests, from beginners to experts and from coders to artists. We will provide free food and entertainment, and the winners of the game jam will receive cool prizes. You can register for kiln at https://puhack.horse/kiln<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpuhack.ho…>. Hope to see you there! :) Leadership Opportunity: Up-Skill Platform Hey Boilermakers, APPLY HERE<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> to become a future leader of a brand-new student organization focused on building a platform to serve students with vital information to succeed in Purdue Engineering! Why Join? * Collaborate with College of Engineering leadership * Gain training and experience in web development and project management * Collaborate with the Dean’s Leadership Scholars and fellow student leaders * Boost your resume with real-world leadership and impact * Be part of a project that creates lasting change for the Purdue Engineering community What We’re About: The Purdue Engineering Up-Skill Platform, is a new student run initiative dedicated to connecting incoming and current engineering students to valuable tools, tutorials, and resources. We’re working to close gaps in access and awareness so all students can upskill with confidence and support. Purdue offers many amazing resources—but they are often hard to find or underutilized. Our mission is to unify, promote, and expand those tools into one accessible platform for everyone. If you're passionate about equity, innovation, and helping your fellow Boilermakers succeed, we want you on the team. Boiler Up, The Up-Skill Platform Team Participate in Research on Compassion and Engineering Identity Calling All Engineering Students: Help Us Advance Compassionate Engineering Education We are conducting a research study on Compassion and Engineering Identity and are inviting undergraduate engineering students in the United States to participate. This study aims to validate the Compassionate Engagement and Action Scales, helping us better understand how compassion contributes to the formation of professional identity in engineering. How You Can Help: You are invited to complete a brief 15-minute survey—a small but meaningful way to contribute to this important research. As a thank-you, 50 participants will be randomly selected to receive an Amazon gift card. Survey Link: https://sdmines.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d0QEt4QSoRhEJeu<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsdmines.q…> If you have any questions about the study, please contact: Dr. Cristian Vargas-Ordóñez Email: Cristian.VargasOrdonez(a)sdsmt.edu<mailto:Cristian.VargasOrdonez@sdsmt.edu> Thank you for your support! Purdue Engineering GradTrack Scholars Various Dates (listed here<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack>) 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Engage in this online and highly interactive program will set you on the path to graduate school. Seniors will focus on preparing graduate school and fellowship applications. Discuss how your graduate school research can change the world! Who: 2026 graduates (Seniors who are US Citizens or permanent residents) Details: Six 1.5 hour meetings on Monday nights from August 2025 – October 2025 (specific dates/times are on our website: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack>) * Demystify graduate school, fellowships, and the application process. * Learn from mentors who are current Purdue Engineering graduate students. * Finish the program with completed documents for a competitive graduate school application. GradTrack Scholars excel in academic, professional and research settings while also displaying a commitment to fostering student success and community in engineering. Apply here by April 28, 2025: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5MLIpS2W7VhPJs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Learn more on our website: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack> Fun Fact: The GradTrack Scholars program is recognized nationally and was awarded the 2023 CoNECD Program of the Year. Be part of the GradTrack Scholars family! Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase September 28, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm September 29, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Save the date for September 28-29, 2025. Open to all! Meet Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs and Faculty, and learn about graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue. Free, online, and interactive. Sign up for our mailing list to receive event updates and be notified when registration opens. Join our mailing list and learn more: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradshowcase<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradshowcase> Purdue Mars Desert Research Station Crew Application The Mars Desert Research Station is an martian analog facility that allows crews to conduct 2-week missions to perform research supporting human space exploration. Purdue University has been invited to send two crews each year to visit MDRS, and applications are now open! Read more about Purdue MDRS Crews here: https://sites.google.com/view/purduemdrscrews/home<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.goo…> Application is open till 5/12/2025! Access it here: https://forms.gle/P72hXt7y9jw8HUDg7<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> Email marssocietyofpurdue(a)gmail.com<mailto:marssocietyofpurdue@gmail.com> with questions or DM @purduemdrs on Instagram! Silicon Civilization Challenge Saturday, April 26 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm STEW 314 The Silicon Civilization Challenge Ideathon by SSA Co. is a fast-paced, 4.5-hour competition uniting business, engineering, and liberal arts students to solve real-world problems using semiconductor technology. Teams of three (one from each discipline) will brainstorm, develop, and pitch innovative ideas to a panel of Purdue judges. The event includes snacks, a keynote, and three phases: ideation, pitch development, and final presentations. Participation is free, with a $500 prize for the winning team and awards for creativity, impact, and teamwork. First 20 teams get in—plus a 5-team waitlist. Need teammates? Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/pC8rApWs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.g…> Training Private Civilian Astronauts and Conducting Suborbital Research Flights Tuesday, April 22 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm ARMS 1021 Rodrigo Carvalho Santiago is a research scientist who has worked on various projects related to spaceflight and astronautics. He will be sharing his experience with private astronaut training as well as going on high altitude flights in space environments. See his full bio below: Rodrigo Carvalho Santiago has been selected by IIAS to join the Astronaut Scientist Candidate Class of 2018. He reported for duty in 2019 for AST 101. A native of Volta Redonda- RJ – Brazil he has performed two high attitude flights in space environment conditions with the need for an IVA suit. He was a researcher and advisor for the MIT / T.E.S.S (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) DATA ANALYSIS TESS GI Program lead by Padi Boyd at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. During quarantine he was part of the Folding at Home team creating the infrastructure to create a supercomputer through peer-to-peer networking. In March 2020, the network had a more powerful processing volume and speed than the world’s top 7 supercomputers combined. Rodrigo also joined a team to provide solutions for NASA Human Landing System project for the new generation of toilets in lunar, martian and orbital environments. Director of NMMS 1 (National Manned Stratosphere Station Program) where his project involves the construction and operation of the NMSS-1 (National Manned Stratosphere Station), which can accommodate 6 to 8 crew members. The station will carry out research and experiments near the lower mesosphere for up to 8 days at the edge of space. He was one of the chosen by UNITY for the development of applications for META QUEST 2 focused essentially on photo realistic simulations of Space, Lunar and Martian missions, where through his long experience as analog astronaut he can contribute to the reduction of errors in long distance missions. Wheel RIISE Saturday, April 26 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School In 2025, RIISE is hosting Wheel RIISE where the organization hopes to include other universities across the Big Ten and Midwest. They are hoping to connect multiple universities to join the cause to raise awareness for adaptive sports. At the event, engineering and athletics will be dually highlighted. Along with the engineering aspect, we will also host wheelchair basketball exhibition games with participation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as well as the local Lafayette Spinners. The goal of this event is to share the talents of adaptive sports athletes with the community at large, highlight the connection between engineering and athletics, and foster inner-collegiate support for the cause amongst Midwest universities. With direct support from Purdue’s College of Engineering and Athletic’s Department, RIISE is excited to host this collaborative event! Here is the link to a video recap of Wheel RIISE 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PbWTI5THeo<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> Here is the link to our website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/RIISE/ MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE Greetings from the CARES Hub! We have 3 weeks of class remaining followed by finals…and then…summer break! As you take on the challenges of the final weeks of the school year, we encourage you to focus on your wellness. Remember that taking care of yourself not only makes you feel better physically and emotionally, but also enhances your academic success! Each week from now through finals we will suggest a weekly well-being activity. We encourage you to engage in that activity 2 – 3 times per week and reflect on how you feel following the activity. Week 1: March 23 – March 29, 2025 Creative Expression Engage in a creative activity like coloring, drawing, painting, writing, or playing music to relieve stress and release pent up emotions. Week 2: March 30 – April 5, 2025 Digital Detox Reflect on your relationship with your mobile phone. How many hours per day do you spend using it? We often complain of not having enough time. Is your mobile phone usage depleting your quality time? Try silencing your phone for a while…even just 30 minutes a day to completely disconnect and savor a conversation with a friend, a nap, a cup of coffee, gym time, a walk, or anything that you enjoy, and leave your phone unused. Helpful tools for checking screen time: * Check Screen Time on iPhone<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.a…> * Check Screen Time on Androids<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andro…> Week 3: April 6 – April 12, 2025 Sufficient Sleep Sleep is essential to your ability to think clearly, retain facts and information, make decisions, and solve problems. Your sleep-deprived brain is not a high functioning brain. This week, see how many nights you can sleep for 7 – 9 hours. You will feel better, and your brain will work better too! Week 4: April 13 – 19, 2025 Choose Healthy Eats! Bags of McDonald’s combo meals have been appearing quite a lot recently around the CARES Hub. Could it be the lure of the Minecraft toys? 😊 Treats are enjoyable on occasion…who doesn’t love McDonald’s fries? Try to think of your daily intake of food as fuel for your brain. As final projects and exams are looming, your brain needs quality fuel for maximum output. Fuel your brain with lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and a few grains thrown in for fiber and energy. STUDENT SUCCESS RESOURCES See your advisor! They are one of your single best resources at Purdue. When in doubt, start with your College of Engineering Academic Advisor! Campus Resources * Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)<https://owl.purdue.edu/owl> * Supplemental Instruction (SI)<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/si/index.html> * Academic Success Center<https://www.purdue.edu/asc> * Academic Success Workshops<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/workshops.html> * Shovel App<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshovelapp…> - Time Blocking Study Planner free for all Purdue students College of Engineering Resources * FYE-EBEC Coding and Debugging Studio<https://engineering.purdue.edu/fye_i2i/i2i/fye-ebec/> - Need help with your code? Open to any undergrad student in the CoE. * College of Engineering Academic Advising Resources<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Undergraduate/Advising> – Degree Maps, EAI Calculator, and Advisor Shout Outs * Tutoring<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/CurrentStudents/academic-and-tu…> for Engineering students * Taskhuman<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Bloom/TaskHuman> * Community, Assistance, and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub<http://engineering.purdue.edu/CARES> CONNECT WITH US! [cid:image010.png@01D9D51B.5C1CB9C0]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/share/Icon_Instagram.png] <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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Boiler Buzz - 04/08/25
by College of Engineering Office of Undergraduate Education 08 Apr '25

08 Apr '25

[https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-engineeringcomm/f158c32013908d7b8e2e67…] Office of Undergraduate Education BOILER BUZZ April 8, 2025 | Spring 2025 Issue 12 Does your student organization have a callout or event coming up that you’d like to advertise? Please submit your information via tinyurl.com/Boiler-Buzz<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinyur…> to be featured in our next weekly digest. [cid:image003.jpg@01DBA320.40ECBFE0]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Design-Expo> WHAT'S IN THIS NEWSLETTER? MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE * NEW!! Blue Origin Info Session – April 8 * NEW!! Engineering Bowl – April 11 * NEW!! NSBE 50th Anniversary Founders Panel – April 11 * NEW!! FIRST Robotics Alumni Social – April 19 * Silicon Civilization Challenge – April 26 * NEW!! Wheel RIISE – April 26 * NEW!! Engineering Academic Advisor Kudos * Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs * NEW!! Summer/Fall Internship Opportunity CALENDAR OF EVENTS TUE 4/8 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ARMS 1010 Blue Origin Info Session FRI 4/11 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm STEW Admissions Theatre NSBE 50th Anniversary Founders Panel 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm WALC 1018 Engineering Bowl SAT 4/19 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm WALC 1087 FIRST Robotics Alumni Social SAT 4/26 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School Wheel RIISE 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm STEW 314 Silicon Civilization Challenge ANNOUNCEMENTS Blue Origin Info Session Tuesday, April 8 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm ARMS 1010 Blue Origin is thrilled to invite you to an upcoming Information Session where you can learn about exciting full-time opportunities tailored for soon-to-be graduates (both Spring and Fall 2025). We will also discuss our Spring 2026 Internship Program. Pizza will be provided! Members from Blue Origin engineering teams and human resources organization - many of whom are also Purdue alumni - will be available after the talk to meet with students and answer questions about the company and their experience. Blue Origin was founded with a vision of millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Blue Origin envisions a time when people can tap into the limitless resources of space and enable the movement of damaging industries into space to preserve Earth, humanity’s blue origin. Blue Origin is working today to create that future by developing reusable launch vehicles and in-space systems that are safe, low cost, and serve the needs of all civil, commercial, and defense customers. Blue Origin’s efforts include flying astronauts to space on New Shepard, producing reusable liquid rocket engines, developing an orbital launch vehicle with New Glenn, building next-generation space habitats, and returning to the surface of the Moon. These endeavors will add new chapters to the history of spaceflight and move all of humanity closer to that founding vision. Engineering Academic Advisor Kudos Did you have a great experience with an academic advisor in the College of Engineering? Submit a kudos and we will recognize them at our next staff meeting: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LdtVg8rIDFlspw<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Engineering Bowl Friday, April 11 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm WALC 1018 Compete on behalf of your engineering discipline in a trivia battle and prove which field has the smartest engineers! Sponsored/hosted by PEPC, BMES, ASME, PART, MIND, ETA KAPPA NU RSVP Link: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6FiNXCbpBJRP62a?Q_CHL=qr<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs Join our upcoming webinars to learn more about Purdue’s online engineering programs. Prepare to advance your career with a flexible curriculum designed for professional engineers. Master's in Interdisciplinary Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/interdiscipl…> (MSE): * Includes a highly customizable plan of study with the choice of 14 concentrations including engineering management and leadership, quality engineering, and integrated vehicle systems engineering and access to 200+ engineering courses. * Can be paired in a dual MSE + MBA pathway<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/dual-degree-…>. * Register for the master's in interdisciplinary engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…> * Upcoming webinars: April 2, June 11 Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online?utm_source=college_news…> (MSECE): * Ranked #1 online master’s in electrical engineering by U.S. News and World Report, 2025 * Explore 7 areas of interest such as automatic control, CSNIP, computer engineering, fields and optics, microelectronics and nanotechnology, power and energy systems, VLSI and circuit design * Register for the master’s in electrical & computer engineering webinars here.<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online/Info-Sessions?utm_sourc…> * Upcoming webinars: May 29, June 26, September 4 Master’s in Biomedical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=col…> (MSBME): * Highly ranked program that allows students to gain knowledge in areas such as biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomedical imaging. * Same rigorous curriculum and esteemed faculty as the on-campus program, ensuring a top-quality education. * Register for the master’s in biomedical engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online/Info-Sessions?…>. * Upcoming webinars: April 23 Master’s programs in Autonomy<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/autonomy?utm…>, Robotics<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/robotics?utm…>, and Internet of Things<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/iot?utm_sour…> * 3 new master's degree programs with a strong focus in the emerging fields of autonomous and connected systems * Each program increases leadership skills and ability to effectively lead diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines and promotes effective technical communication of complex concepts, analyses and solutions. * Register for an upcoming master’s programs in autonomy, robotics, and internet of things webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…>. * Upcoming webinars: June 25 Master’s in Civil Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=col…> (MSCE): * Ranked #2 in Best Online Master’s in Civil Engineering program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 * Three interdisciplinary tracks: Sustainable Water, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Sustainability, and Smart Mobility. * Designed to enhance the skills of professionals leading engineering projects. * Register for the master’s in civil engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online/info-sessions?…>. * Upcoming webinars: April 9, June 4 Master’s in Systems Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/systems-engi…> * In partnership with Purdue’s Systems Collaboratory<https://www.purdue.edu/collaboratory/>, this program offers learners the opportunity to study and gain skills in the tools, methods, and processes of designing, analyzing, controlling, and improving complex engineered systems. * Specifically, the program will educate students to develop new products, services, and organizations to address grand challenges facing society. * Register for an upcoming master’s in systems engineering webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…>. * Upcoming webinars: June 3 Additional Information Sessions Discover more about life as an online student, the benefits of investing in your education, and get help with your application. Visit Purdue University online events page<https://www.purdue.edu/online/events/?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_med…> for more information. FIRST Robotics Alumni Social Saturday, April 19 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm WALC 1087 Purdue FIRST Programs is hosting a FIRST robotics alumni social during the FIRST World Championship - Einstein! We'll have a watch party with FIRST themed games with snacks and drinks! NSBE 50th Anniversary Founders Panel Friday, April 11 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm STEW Admissions Theatre Come join us for a panel discussion with NSBE's founders! The National Society of Black Engineers was founded at Purdue University 50 years ago. Their goal was to create a community and provide resources and connections when they did not have any. Students traveled from all over the country to be a part of this momentous occasion. This is an amazing opportunity to ask them questions about how NSBE was founded, what it meant, and how it impacted them throughout their collegiate and professional careers. Silicon Civilization Challenge Saturday, April 26 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm STEW 314 The Silicon Civilization Challenge Ideathon by SSA Co. is a fast-paced, 4.5-hour competition uniting business, engineering, and liberal arts students to solve real-world problems using semiconductor technology. Teams of three (one from each discipline) will brainstorm, develop, and pitch innovative ideas to a panel of Purdue judges. The event includes snacks, a keynote, and three phases: ideation, pitch development, and final presentations. Participation is free, with a $500 prize for the winning team and awards for creativity, impact, and teamwork. First 20 teams get in—plus a 5-team waitlist. Need teammates? Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/pC8rApWs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.g…> Summer/Fall Internship Opportunity Join Liberation Labs in Richmond, Indiana this summer for a paid internship for either May to August 2025 or May to December 2025. Liberation Labs is developing a global network of fit-for-purpose precision fermentation manufacturing facilities, starting with our launch facility in Richmond, IN. We build the critical infrastructure needed to produce novel bioproducts at scale and enable the precision fermentation market. Together, with our customers and partners, we use our innovative thinking and passion for manufacturing to make everyday products more affordable and more accessible. We believe that precision fermentation can unlock solutions that have real and lasting impact on the future of sustainability. Reporting to the Head of Project Engineering, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our project engineering team, engineering partners, and equipment vendors to help complete construction and begin to start-up operations of an industry-leading precision fermentation facility. At the construction site in Richmond IN, you will be working directly with the site construction management team along with the newly hired operational leaders that will be located on site. For further information, please view the job posting at this website: https://liberationlabs.bamboohr.com/careers/37<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fliberatio…> For further questions, you can reach out to Mr. Jason Fleming, CHRE - Head of Human Resources at Liberation Labs (jason.fleming(a)liberationlabs.com<mailto:jason.fleming@liberationlabs.com>) Wheel RIISE Saturday, April 26 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School In 2025, RIISE is hosting Wheel RIISE where the organization hopes to include other universities across the Big Ten and Midwest. They are hoping to connect multiple universities to join the cause to raise awareness for adaptive sports. At the event, engineering and athletics will be dually highlighted. Along with the engineering aspect, we will also host wheelchair basketball exhibition games with participation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as well as the local Lafayette Spinners. The goal of this event is to share the talents of adaptive sports athletes with the community at large, highlight the connection between engineering and athletics, and foster inner-collegiate support for the cause amongst Midwest universities. With direct support from Purdue’s College of Engineering and Athletic’s Department, RIISE is excited to host this collaborative event! Here is the link to a video recap of Wheel RIISE 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PbWTI5THeo<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtu…> Here is the link to our website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/RIISE/ MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE Greetings from the CARES Hub! We have 4 weeks of class remaining followed by finals…and then…summer break! As you take on the challenges of the final weeks of the school year, we encourage you to focus on your wellness. Remember that taking care of yourself not only makes you feel better physically and emotionally, but also enhances your academic success! Each week from now through finals we will suggest a weekly well-being activity. We encourage you to engage in that activity 2 – 3 times per week and reflect on how you feel following the activity. Week 1: March 23 – March 29, 2025 Creative Expression Engage in a creative activity like coloring, drawing, painting, writing, or playing music to relieve stress and release pent up emotions. Week 2: March 30 – April 5, 2025 Digital Detox Reflect on your relationship with your mobile phone. How many hours per day do you spend using it? We often complain of not having enough time. Is your mobile phone usage depleting your quality time? Try silencing your phone for a while…even just 30 minutes a day to completely disconnect and savor a conversation with a friend, a nap, a cup of coffee, gym time, a walk, or anything that you enjoy, and leave your phone unused. Helpful tools for checking screen time: * Check Screen Time on iPhone<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.a…> * Check Screen Time on Androids<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andro…> Week 3: April 6 – April 12, 2025 Sufficient Sleep Sleep is essential to your ability to think clearly, retain facts and information, make decisions, and solve problems. Your sleep-deprived brain is not a high functioning brain. This week, see how many nights you can sleep for 7 – 9 hours. You will feel better, and your brain will work better too! STUDENT SUCCESS RESOURCES See your advisor! They are one of your single best resources at Purdue. When in doubt, start with your College of Engineering Academic Advisor! Campus Resources * Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)<https://owl.purdue.edu/owl> * Supplemental Instruction (SI)<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/si/index.html> * Academic Success Center<https://www.purdue.edu/asc> * Academic Success Workshops<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/workshops.html> * Shovel App<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshovelapp…> - Time Blocking Study Planner free for all Purdue students College of Engineering Resources * FYE-EBEC Coding and Debugging Studio<https://engineering.purdue.edu/fye_i2i/i2i/fye-ebec/> - Need help with your code? Open to any undergrad student in the CoE. * College of Engineering Academic Advising Resources<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Undergraduate/Advising> – Degree Maps, EAI Calculator, and Advisor Shout Outs * Tutoring<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/CurrentStudents/academic-and-tu…> for Engineering students * Taskhuman<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Bloom/TaskHuman> * Community, Assistance, and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub<http://engineering.purdue.edu/CARES> CONNECT WITH US! [cid:image010.png@01D9D51B.5C1CB9C0]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/share/Icon_Instagram.png] <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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Boiler Buzz - 04/01/25
by College of Engineering Office of Undergraduate Education 01 Apr '25

01 Apr '25

[https://mailimages.purdue.edu/purdue-engineeringcomm/f158c32013908d7b8e2e67…] Office of Undergraduate Education BOILER BUZZ April 1, 2025 | Spring 2025 Issue 11 Does your student organization have a callout or event coming up that you'd like to advertise? Please submit your information via tinyurl.com/Boiler-Buzz<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinyur…> to be featured in our next weekly digest. [cid:image003.jpg@01DBA320.40ECBFE0]<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Design-Expo> WHAT'S IN THIS NEWSLETTER? MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE * NEW!! Woodward Information Session - April 3 * SWEekend Major Information Session - April 4 * Spring Into Quantum - April 4 * Amelia Earhart Summit - April 5 * NEW!! Silicon Civilization Challenge - April 26 * NEW!! Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs CALENDAR OF EVENTS THU 4/3 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm ARMS B071 Woodward Information Session FRI 4/4 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm PHYS 2nd Floor Spring into Quantum 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WALC B058 SWEekend Major Information Session SAT 4/5 8:00 am - 4:30 pm FRNY Amelia Earhart Summit SAT 4/26 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm STEW 314 Silicon Civilization Challenge ANNOUNCEMENTS Amelia Earhart Summit Saturday, April 5 8:00 am - 4:30 pm FRNY Purdue University's Women in Aerospace extends a cordial invitation for you to attend the upcoming Amelia Earhart Summit (AES). Scheduled for April 5th, 2025, on the Purdue campus, AES is a full-day conference designed to provide engineering students with insights into the aerospace community through engaging sessions, panels, workshops, and interactive activities. Traditionally focused on encouraging women's presence in the field, this year's AES has an exciting twist; the event is open to all students! We aim to bridge the connection between the past, present and future of the aerospace industry through this year's theme, "Launch, Lead, Legacy." We will be exploring ways in which students can launch their careers in aerospace, lead with pioneering ideas and solutions, and carry forward the legacy of Boilermakers in aerospace excellence. To make this summit truly impactful, we have assembled panels of speakers representing organizations such as NASA, Boeing and Blue Origin who can share their experiences and expertise. The summit will feature the following panels: * Panel 1: Women in Aerospace - Breaking Barriers and Building Legacies in the field of Astronautics * Panel 2: Diversity in the Skies - Promoting Inclusion in Aerospace Engineering * Panel 3: Legacy of Amelia Earhart - Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators Lunch will be provided and a reception for all attendees will be held at the conclusion of the event. The summit will run from 8:00 AM EDT through 4:30 PM EDT and the reception will be held from 5:00 PM EDT to 6:30 PM EDT. If you would like to attend, please fill out the registration form (bit.ly/Earhart2025) by March 24th. For more information on the summit, please visit our website, or reach out to Tanya Vijay (tvijay(a)purdue.edu<mailto:tvijay@purdue.edu>) or Matiana De Alba (mdealba(a)purdue.edu<mailto:mdealba@purdue.edu>). Make sure to keep an eye on our Instagram (@purduewia) for updates and speaker reveals! Thank you for considering our invitation, and we hope to see you at the Amelia Earhart Summit! Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs Join our upcoming webinars to learn more about Purdue's online engineering programs. Prepare to advance your career with a flexible curriculum designed for professional engineers. Master's in Interdisciplinary Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/interdiscipl…> (MSE): * Includes a highly customizable plan of study with the choice of 14 concentrations including engineering management and leadership, quality engineering, and integrated vehicle systems engineering and access to 200+ engineering courses. * Can be paired in a dual MSE + MBA pathway<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/dual-degree-…>. * Register for the master's in interdisciplinary engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…> * Upcoming webinars: April 2, June 11 Master's in Electrical and Computer Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online?utm_source=college_news…> (MSECE): * Ranked #1 online master's in electrical engineering by U.S. News and World Report, 2025 * Explore 7 areas of interest such as automatic control, CSNIP, computer engineering, fields and optics, microelectronics and nanotechnology, power and energy systems, VLSI and circuit design * Register for the master's in electrical & computer engineering webinars here.<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online/Info-Sessions?utm_sourc…> * Upcoming webinars: May 29, June 26, September 4 Master's in Biomedical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=col…> (MSBME): * Highly ranked program that allows students to gain knowledge in areas such as biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomedical imaging. * Same rigorous curriculum and esteemed faculty as the on-campus program, ensuring a top-quality education. * Register for the master's in biomedical engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online/Info-Sessions?…>. * Upcoming webinars: April 23 Master's programs in Autonomy<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/autonomy?utm…>, Robotics<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/robotics?utm…>, and Internet of Things<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/iot?utm_sour…> * 3 new master's degree programs with a strong focus in the emerging fields of autonomous and connected systems * Each program increases leadership skills and ability to effectively lead diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines and promotes effective technical communication of complex concepts, analyses and solutions. * Register for an upcoming master's programs in autonomy, robotics, and internet of things webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…>. * Upcoming webinars: June 25 Master's in Civil Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=col…> (MSCE): * Ranked #2 in Best Online Master's in Civil Engineering program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 * Three interdisciplinary tracks: Sustainable Water, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Sustainability, and Smart Mobility. * Designed to enhance the skills of professionals leading engineering projects. * Register for the master's in civil engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online/info-sessions?…>. * Upcoming webinars: April 9, June 4 Master's in Systems Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/systems-engi…> * In partnership with Purdue's Systems Collaboratory<https://www.purdue.edu/collaboratory/>, this program offers learners the opportunity to study and gain skills in the tools, methods, and processes of designing, analyzing, controlling, and improving complex engineered systems. * Specifically, the program will educate students to develop new products, services, and organizations to address grand challenges facing society. * Register for an upcoming master's in systems engineering webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm…>. * Upcoming webinars: June 3 Additional Information Sessions Discover more about life as an online student, the benefits of investing in your education, and get help with your application. Visit Purdue University online events page<https://www.purdue.edu/online/events/?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_med…> for more information. Silicon Civilization Challenge Saturday, April 26 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm STEW 314 The Silicon Civilization Challenge Ideathon by SSA Co. is a fast-paced, 4.5-hour competition uniting business, engineering, and liberal arts students to solve real-world problems using semiconductor technology. Teams of three (one from each discipline) will brainstorm, develop, and pitch innovative ideas to a panel of Purdue judges. The event includes snacks, a keynote, and three phases: ideation, pitch development, and final presentations. Participation is free, with a $500 prize for the winning team and awards for creativity, impact, and teamwork. First 20 teams get in-plus a 5-team waitlist. Need teammates? Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/pC8rApWs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.g…> SWEekend Major Information Session Friday, April 4 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm WALC B058 Are you interested in sharing your major with the potential incoming students? Sign up to be a representative for you major at SWEekend's Major Info Session! This event will be held on Friday April 4th at 5:00 - 6:00 pm in WALC B058. Our goal for this panel is to inform the high school seniors about the different engineering and engineering related majors at Purdue. Students with majors from the colleges of engineering, polytechnic, science, and any other engineering related majors are welcome to apply! The format of this event will be speed dating style, so representatives will be sat at a table and the high schoolers will go to the tables they are interested in. If you are interested in participating, please sign up at this link by March 28th: https://forms.gle/kGJxfBiLiMSVXZSGA<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle…> Woodward Information Session Thursday, April 3 5:45 pm - 6:45 pm ARMS B071 Join Us for an Info Session with Woodward, Inc. Discover exciting career opportunities and cutting-edge innovation with Woodward, a global leader in energy control and optimization solutions for aerospace and industrial markets. In this interactive session, you'll get a chance to: * Learn about Woodward's mission, values, and culture * Explore internship and full-time job opportunities * Hear directly from engineers and team members about their career journeys * Understand the impact of Woodward's technology on the world Whether you're an engineering student, a future innovator, or just curious about what a career at Woodward looks like-this session is for you! MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE Greetings from the CARES Hub! We have 5 weeks of class remaining followed by finals...and then...summer break! As you take on the challenges of the final weeks of the school year, we encourage you to focus on your wellness. Remember that taking care of yourself not only makes you feel better physically and emotionally, but also enhances your academic success! Each week from now through finals we will suggest a weekly well-being activity. We encourage you to engage in that activity 2 - 3 times per week and reflect on how you feel following the activity. Week 2 - March 30 - April 5, 2025 Digital Detox Reflect on your relationship with your mobile phone. How many hours per day do you spend using it? We often complain of not having enough time. Is your mobile phone usage depleting your quality time? Try silencing your phone for a while...even just 30 minutes a day to completely disconnect and savor a conversation with a friend, a nap, a cup of coffee, gym time, a walk, or anything that you enjoy, and leave your phone unused. Helpful tools for checking screen time: * Check Screen Time on iPhone<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.a…> * Check Screen Time on Androids<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.andro…> STUDENT SUCCESS RESOURCES See your advisor! They are one of your single best resources at Purdue. When in doubt, start with your College of Engineering Academic Advisor! Campus Resources * Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)<https://owl.purdue.edu/owl> * Supplemental Instruction (SI)<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/si/index.html> * Academic Success Center<https://www.purdue.edu/asc> * Academic Success Workshops<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/workshops.html> * Shovel App<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshovelapp…> - Time Blocking Study Planner free for all Purdue students College of Engineering Resources * FYE-EBEC Coding and Debugging Studio<https://engineering.purdue.edu/fye_i2i/i2i/fye-ebec/> - Need help with your code? Open to any undergrad student in the CoE. * College of Engineering Academic Advising Resources<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Undergraduate/Advising> - Degree Maps, EAI Calculator, and Advisor Shout Outs * Tutoring<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/CurrentStudents/academic-and-tu…> for Engineering students * Taskhuman<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Bloom/TaskHuman> * Community, Assistance, and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub<http://engineering.purdue.edu/CARES> CONNECT WITH US! [cid:image010.png@01D9D51B.5C1CB9C0]<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.faceb…> [https://mailimages.purdue.edu/share/Icon_Instagram.png] <https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.insta…>

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