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Office of Undergraduate Education

BOILER BUZZ

October 15, 2024  |  Fall 2024 Issue 7

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MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE

Social Connection & Mental Health

WHAT'S IN THIS NEWSLETTER?

 

Announcements

 

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WED

10/16

5:00 pm

Virtual

Graduate School Application Info Session and Meet & Greet

 

 

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

RHPH 172

AMD Recruiting Event w/ Interns Panel & Free Pizza

 

 

 

 

 

THU

10/17

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

PHYS 223

"Finance as Engineering" with Jane Street

 

 

 

 

 

THU

10/24

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

ARMS Atrium

Lego Building Team Competition

 

 

 

 

 

MON

10/28

5:30 pm – 6:20 pm

ME 1130

Women in M.E. Symposium for FYE

 

 

7:00 pm – 7:50 pm

ME 1130

Women in M.E. Symposium for FYE

 

 

 

 

 

FRI

11/1

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

WALC B074

SWEekend Major Info Session

 

 

 

 

 

TUE

12/3

6:00 pm

Virtual

Why Consider Graduate School?

 

 

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

AMD Recruiting Event w/ Interns Panel & Free Pizza

Wednesday, October 16

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

RHPH 172

 

Join the AMD team for a panel featuring their interns, learn more about opportunities at AMD, and grab some free pizza! Full-time and internship roles are available—bring your resume!

 

 

Applications Open for Summer Engineering Education Research Experience in Kenya

 

Applications are open for a six-week engineering education research experience in Eldoret, Kenya, this summer! This is a paid NSF International Research Experience for Students and it is a partnership between Purdue and San Francisco State University. Students who will be either undergraduate or graduate students in Spring 2025 (or who have been accepted to a graduate program that will begin in Fall 2025) are eligible. Students will conduct research at Tumaini Innovation Center. Email Prof. Jennifer DeBoer, Prof. Kirsten Davis, and Prof. Stephanie Claussen at K-IRES-2023@lists.purdue.edu for any questions. Apply by October 25!

 

 

Defense Civilian Training Corps Scholarship Program

 

The Defense Civilian Training Corps is a scholarship program open for May 2027 students (BS or MS 4 + 1 program). The scholarship includes:

 

  • Tuition and fees (in or out of state)
  • $2,000 per month stipend
  • Secret Clearance
  • Paid Internship at a DCTC approved Dept of Def organization
  • Guaranteed job in a DoD organization as a civilian employee

 

In return, the Dept of Defense wants 2-years of service for a 2-year scholarship. The application window is open until October 18 and there is a link on our web page: Defense Civilian Training Corps - Purdue University.

 

Please contact me if you have questions! Good luck.

 

Dr. Callahan (kcallah@purdue.edu)

 

 

Engineering Undergraduate Advising

 

A wealth of resources can be found at the Engineering Undergraduate Academic Advising website:

https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Undergraduate/Advising/index_html

Resources include: tutoring, interactive degree maps, an EAI calculator, and more!

 

Did you have a great experience with an Engineering Academic Advisor? Submit your kudos here:

https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1LdtVg8rIDFlspw

and we will recognize them at our next staff meeting.

 

 

Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering 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 (MSIDE):

  • 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.
  • Register for the master's in interdisciplinary engineering webinars here
    • Upcoming webinars: November 6

 

Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSECE):

  • Ranked top 3 in Best Online Master's in Electrical & Computer Engineering program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024
  • 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.
    • Upcoming webinars: November 5

 

Master’s in Biomedical Engineering (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.
    • Upcoming webinars: November 6

 

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.

 

 

"Finance as Engineering" with Jane Street

Thursday, October 17

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

PHYS 223

 

Jane Street, a quantitative trading firm, is coming to Purdue! They will be hosting a “Finance as Engineering” Talk discussing the intersections of these two fields. Whether you're well-versed in the subject matter or simply curious, all students are encouraged to join! Food and swag will be provided!

 

Please use the following link to RSVP to the event:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdyfqyXGtHOfvkR4v22CZ-FGgThfvAyZ94bF1fRg-gP2mH4tg/viewform

 

 

Graduate School Application Info Session and Meet & Greet

 

Thinking about grad school? Wondering where to start? If you are considering a master’s or Ph.D., join us to learn the ins and outs of graduate school applications. These sessions will cover the basics of applying to graduate school and will share tips for making your application stand out from the crowd.
 
You’ll be guided through this process by some of the top Engineering Graduate Programs in the country! Join us on October 16 - there is no cost to attend if you use the link below to register!


Please note that some information in this session will be relevant only to domestic students applying to graduate school in the U.S. If you are an international student, we still encourage you to attend, as the majority of information will be relevant to your application process.


What: Graduate School Application Info Session and Meet & Greet
When: October 16, 2024 - 5:00ET/4:00CT/3:00PT
For Who: Undergraduate Seniors and/or Master's students
Sponsored by: UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech, Iowa State, University of Michigan, Northeastern, NYU Tandon, Purdue University, University of Florida, University of Southern California, Virginia Tech and more!
Where: Zoom - Register here. (details provided upon registration)

Questions about accessing the webinar? Contact Kelsey Noriega at k.noriega@northeastern.edu.

Note: There will be a 30 minute breakout session following the presentation where you will get to connect with top engineering institutions in the U.S. Register to join for exclusive networking with top-ranked institutions! We hope to see you there.

 

 

Lego Building Team Competition

Thursday, October 24

4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

ARMS Atrium

 

  • Gather your team of four engineering students and build something fantastic!

 

  • Don’t have a team? No problem! Sign up, and we’ll assign you to a team so that you can meet some new friends!

 

  • Each team of four will be given a LEGO SPIKE Prime Set and a LEGO SPIKE Prime expansion set to use for building.

 

  • The members of the winning team will each be given a new LEGO personal building kit.

 

  • Pizza will be served. We can’t build LEGOs without sustenance, right?

 

  • There are supplies for 19 teams so register now before you miss your chance!

 

 

SWEekend Major Info Session

Friday, November 1

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

WALC B074

 

Are you interested in sharing your major with high school seniors? Then apply to be on the panel for our SWEekend Major Info Session and represent your major! SWEekend is a day-and-a-half event in which high school seniors come to Purdue, follow around current Purdue students, and attend sessions and tours to learn about Purdue! This semester, SWEekend is Friday, November 1st and Saturday, November 2nd. The Major Info Session is one of the several events SWE will host for the seniors to learn about Purdue. It will be held Friday, November 1st from 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

 

The 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! Please apply through the following link: https://forms.gle/Rf5ihFZviTPujczV8. 

 

 

Why Consider Graduate School?

Tuesday, December 3

6:00 pm

Virtual

 

Are you a freshman, sophomore or junior who is not ready to apply, but wants to learn about Graduate School? Check out our December 3th Session on “Why Consider Graduate School?”

 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g1w479cWTjS725M0r9-eiw#/registration

 

 

Women in M.E. Symposium - FYE Track

Monday, October 28

5:30 pm – 6:20 pm or 7:00 pm – 7:50 pm

ME 1130

 

The 3rd annual Women in Mechanical Engineering Symposium offers a special track for FYE students! Two EYM options at 5:30-6:20pm (or) 7:00-7:50pm include panels with women ME alumnae and students. Plus dinner at 6:20pm & dessert at 7:50pm! Sign up today for one of these EYMs before they are full. All are welcome!

 

MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE

 

Social Connection and Mental Health

 

Greetings from the CARES Hub!

 

Human beings are hard-wired for social connection. We crave connection with others and feeling valued by others. Research suggests that human connection increases our happiness, our health, our lifespan, and our overall mental health.

 

Feeling lonely or struggling to make connections? Here are a few tips:

  • Offer help to someone who seems to need it and start a conversation.
  • Make a list of people you know and make a plan to reach out to them regularly.
  • Enroll in a class that intrigues you. For example, enroll in the spring ENGR 49600 course and become a nationally certified peer educator/mentor. Meet fellow mentors and support other engineering students. Helping others builds connection and enhances your mental health!
  • Join a club that interests you. You will meet new people that share your interests.
  • Visit the CARES Hub (ARMS 1261), grab a snack, and chat with student staff and other engineering students.
  • Attend CARES Hub social events (like the Lego Building Competition on 10/24/24) and other campus events to meet new people.
  • If shyness or anxiety is keeping you from taking these steps, talking with our College of Engineering therapist, Jennie Beutler, will help. Jennie has walk-in hours Monday through Friday from 12:30 – 1:30 pm in ARMS 1251. You can also schedule an initial screening appointment with Jennie here.

 

-Excerpts from Mental Health America

 

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!

 

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