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Office of Undergraduate Education
BOILER BUZZ
February 4, 2025 | Spring 2025 Issue 4 |
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MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE Suicide Prevention Training
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS |
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Advancing Space Exploration at Purdue Monday, February 10 8:00 am – 7:00 pm STEW 218 Join the College of Science with faculty and experts as they discuss leading the next giant leap in human and robotic exploration. This is an all-day event. Keynote speaker:
Laurie Leshin, Director of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) Additional speakers: Shannon Fitzpatrick, Associate Director of Flight Programs at NASA Tiffany Morgan, Deputy Director of the Mars Exploration Program Andrew Feustel, Astronaut, geophysicist, Purdue alumnus and Purdue Presidential Ambassador And more! For more information, please visit
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College of Engineering Ambassadors Call Outs and Application
Deadline
Applications due February 7!
Requirements: Ambassadors are expected to attend and participate in ENGR 40600 on Tuesdays 6:00-6:50pm and participate in events each semester.
Must be currently enrolled in the College of Engineering, have a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher, have completed First-Year Engineering by Fall 2025, and at least 2 semesters remaining before graduation.
New Ambassadors will participate in COE Ambassador training
in the latter half of Spring 2025, in preparation for Fall 2025 Ambassador Events.
Click here for more information about the College of Engineering Ambassadors! |
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Join FYE Design Competition - Celebrate 150 Years of Engineering! Are you ready to put your engineering skills to the test? The FYE Design Competition is now open for registration, and we want you to participate! This year’s competition is extra special as it’s part of the celebration for the
150th anniversary of the College of Engineering. 🔹 Expert Panel: Your designs will be judged by Purdue faculty/staff and industry professionals. 💰 Prizes: The top three teams will win prizes for their innovation and effort: 🏆 1st Place: $1,600 🥈 2nd Place: $1,200 🥉 3rd Place: $800 Special Prize - 150th anniversary: $500. 👥 Team Requirement: Form a team of four FYE students—any combination of your peers! 💡 Project Options: You can enter any engineering project you’ve worked on, or present one developed in your ENGR courses (ENGR-130, 131, 132, 133, 161, or 162, EPICS
or VIP). 📅 Important Dates: ✅ Team Registration Deadline: February 7 ✅ Files submission Due: February 12 ✅ Competition Day: February 26 This is your chance to celebrate Purdue Engineering’s legacy, compete for prizes, and gain real-world experience. Register your team today and be part of the action! Register now using the link below: https://apps.it.purdue.edu/Pitch/Description |
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Thursday, February 6 5:45 pm – 6:45 pm LMBS 3rd floor The 5th Engineering Major Fair is your opportunity to connect with academic advisors and students from all engineering disciplines before you choose your engineering major! Come and meet one-on-one with representatives from each engineering discipline and other programs. Learn about courses, career options, and other opportunities. Please RSVP at
https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4T8sHPIcK32YcaW We look forward to have you at the Engineering Majors Fair. |
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Internship Networking Night with Pacific Gas & Electric Are you ready to power the future of clean energy? Join the Boiler Robotics Club and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) for an exclusive information session to explore exciting internship and career
opportunities tailored for Boilermakers like you! PG&E will also have former interns and Alumni to talk about their experience. Learn more about exciting summer internships and rotational engineering programs. Not an engineering student? that's ok! we have
many business, marketing, and non-stem roles open to discuss! February 4, 2025, 6PM Location: PHYS 114 Dinner Provided RSVP with link:
https://tinyurl.com/BRCPGEEvent During this session, you’ll hear from Boilermaker alumni and former interns now thriving at PG&E in various engineering roles, making an impact in the energy industry. Discover how their Purdue experience helped them succeed and get valuable insights into life at PG&E. This is your chance to ask questions, connect, and learn how you can contribute to clean energy innovation
at PG&E. Don’t miss out—your next big opportunity might be waiting for you! |
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Apply to be a Kiewit Scholar and get a $10,000 scholarship!! Information Session this Wednesday from 7-8pm in MSEE B012 or join virtually through Zoom. (Zoom Meeting ID: 941 8192 7037 Zoom Meeting Passcode: 185133) |
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Wednesday, February 5th at 6PM in Fowler Hall. Join the Barbara Cook Chapter of Mortar Board for the Mortar Board Leadership Panel. The event will give students the opportunity to hear from and ask questions to distinguished leaders in the Purdue
community, including Dr. Karen Plant, Dean Arvind Raman, Dr. Cassandra Lucas, Dr. Jay Akridge, and Dr. Jason Ware! |
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Wednesday, February 12 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Nursing Center for Family Health, an interdisciplinary clinic and teaching space on campus in LYLE, is hosting a mental health screening day where students can come for a free appointment to chat with
one of our Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) students in a safe, non-judgmental environment to provide support and recommendations for local resources to assist them. This is open to any current Purdue student (graduate or undergraduate). |
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Purdue IEEE Software Saturdays Saturday, February 8 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm ARMS B061 Short course: Intro to Modern C++. |
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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
(MSE):
Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSECE):
Master’s in Biomedical Engineering (MSBME):
Master’s programs in
Autonomy,
Robotics, and
Internet of Things
Master’s in Civil Engineering (MSCE):
Master’s in Systems Engineering
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 for more information. |
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Purdue OWL Donuts and Drafting Day in Indianapolis Thursday, February 13 9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET lower-level common area (Indianapolis) Join the Purdue On-Campus Writing Lab for free donuts and free-writing! Bring a draft of your writing and meet with a Purdue OWL writing consultant while you work. Whether you're drafting for a class assignment, job application, grant, or something else, our consultants will be available to answer your questions and offer feedback as you write. Donuts provided for Purdue students, faculty, and staff who attend. |
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Thursday, February 6 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ARMS 1103 Have you ever wanted to learn how to fly? Do you have your ratings but want to build hours? Are you looking to fly with friends for weekend adventures? Then Purdue Pilots is for you! Come to our callout
to learn more about how you can become a part owner of one of our two aircraft. Have questions? Visit our website,
purduepilots.com, or email jskarda@purdue.edu with questions. |
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Wondering how chip fab expansion across the U.S. will impact your job prospects and the demand for your skills? Kickstart your career by visiting the
SEMIEXPO
Heartland Workforce Development Pavilion where we connect talent to opportunity. Full SEMIEXPO agenda can be viewed
here. Whether you’re a student, active military, veteran, re-entering the workforce, or looking to change jobs, each day in the WFD pavilion illuminates a different pathway to success. SEMI members from across
the microelectronics industry, including HR professionals and talent recruiters, can connect with job seekers and future talent. Connect with industry and hiring managers, find a mentor, have your resume reviewed, and get in the game!
Event is FREE for Students, Recent Grads, and U.S. Military Members NETWORK with hundreds of employers - DISCOVER job opportunities - LEARN about innovations within the industry - NAVIGATE your career Register
Here
Today (Scroll to the bottom and select ‘other pass types’, select ‘Students’, then ‘Register.’ ‘Job Seeker, Student’ will be selected and the pass will allow for complimentary registration. Please plan to bring your student
ID when picking up your badge on site.) Looking forward to seeing you there. Be sure to stop by the Purdue University booth and say hello! |
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Suicide Prevention Training Greetings from the CARES Hub!
Did you know that the second leading cause of death in persons ages 10 – 34 is death by suicide? One person in America dies from suicide every 11 minutes. Education is a critical key to suicide prevention,
and the CARES staff are available to provide it for you. CARES offers a two-hour, in-person, research-based suicide prevention training called Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR). Purdue’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) also provides this training.
The CARES team would be proud to partner with you to begin this important work in the CoE.
Interested in scheduling QPR training for your class, group, organization, or council? Please contact Dr. Kristy Eaton, CARES Director at
kmeaton@purdue.edu and learn how to help save a life.
If you or someone you know needs help, please do the following: Mental Health Emergency (life in danger)
Mental Health Crisis
St. Elizabeth East Hospital Emergency Room
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1701 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette
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(765) 502-4400
Sycamore Springs
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833 Park E. Blvd., Lafayette
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(765) 743-4400
River Bend Hospital
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2900 N. River Rd., West Lafayette
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(765) 464-0400
Mental Health Counseling
Report a Student of Concern
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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
College of Engineering Resources
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