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Research lab and graduate desk usage
by Carl R Wassgren 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

Many of you are receiving emails from Sherrie Tucker inquiring about research lab space and graduate student desk usage. The University tracks door swipe activity and performs spot checks to gauge usage. I recommend that you and your graduate students always use the door swipes so your activity is recorded, even if it may be inconvenient. -- Carl

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Welcome back!
by Carl R Wassgren 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

Welcome back to campus! I hope you had a restful winter break. Following are some reminders/announcements as you prepare for the semester. 1. I’d like to welcome two new staff members to the ME team in Indianapolis: * Devin Glass: Machine Shop/CNC Supervisor * Ray Issa: ME Instructional Support Engineer 2. Most of the School policies are available on the ME Intranet site: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Intranet/Groups/Schools/ME In particular, I often refer to the “School Policies” link on the right-hand side under the “School Resources” heading. 3. If you have an announcement you’d like to make for the ME undergraduate students, send it to menews(a)purdue.edu to get posted to the PurdueME.com web site. If you have an announcement for the ME graduate students, send it to megradblog(a)purdue.edu to get posted on the purduemegrad.blog website. I encourage you to have your graduate students subscribe to the ME Graduate blog if they don’t already. 4. Please make use of the EL 104 help room for instructor and TA office hours. Students have given positive feedback about having course help located in the same location. Contact Sherrie Tucker (tucker76(a)purdue.edu) with the days and times when you’ll be using the room. 5. UG research can be supported a variety of ways: hourly pay, ME 498xx/499xx (up to 9 cr), SURF (summer), DUIRI, and VIP. For more information, have a look here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/Undergraduate/ResearchOpportunities 6. The Academic Success Center (ASC) will provide (free) group tutoring for students enrolled in ME 20000 (WLaf version) and ME 27000 (WLaf version) this semester. You can contact Joanna Cardarelli (jcardare(a)purdue.edu) for more information. In addition, students can serve as (paid) tutors or request (free) tutors through the ME Tutoring Program. Please refer to the following link for more information: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/Undergraduate/Tutoring Cheers, — Carl

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FW: Save the date: Kick Off the Semester with Us! Grad Engr Student Networking Event – Jan 15
by Carl R Wassgren 19 Dec '25

19 Dec '25

Please share with your graduate students. You should consider attending as well. From: Jacqueline E McDermott <jem(a)purdue.edu> Date: Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:13 PM Subject: Save the date: Kick Off the Semester with Us! Grad Engr Student Networking Event – Jan 15 Hi colleagues with graduate programs in Indianapolis (or programs coming soon!) - A quick heads up that we’ll be hosting an Engineering Graduate Student Kickoff on Thursday January 15 in Indianapolis. A number of current graduate students have already RSVPed, including students from BME, ME, and ECE. If you’re interested in attending to meet and network with your students, you’re very welcome to join us—RSVP using the information below. I’ve also attached a calendar invite for your convenience. If you are in West Lafayette and have questions about transportation to Indianapolis (bus options linked here<https://www.purdue.edu/auxiliary-services/indianapolis/index.php>) or parking (free for A-pass holders in the STT surface lot<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshare.goo…>), feel free to reach out to me. Thanks for helping build a strong engineering graduate student community in Indianapolis. Please feel free to share the following email message with any relevant partners (faculty, staff, students). Have a great New Year! Jackie From: Jacqueline E McDermott Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2025 6:03 PM To: coe-grad-indy-list(a)ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Save the date: Kick Off the Semester with Us! Grad Engr Student Networking Event – Jan 15 Save the Date: Indianapolis Engineering Graduate Student Spring Networking Kickoff! Kick off the new semester by connecting with fellow graduate students, meeting campus partners, and learning about resources offered through OWL and Engineering Graduate Programs. Enjoy food while building community and sharpening your professional introduction skills. 📅 When: Thursday, January 15 ⏰ Time: 3:30–5:00 PM 📍 Where: EL Community Space (outside EL 101) 👋 Who: Engineering Graduate Students (MS and PhD) and Postdocs - all are welcome 🍕 RSVP NOW (no later than Tuesday, January 13 at 5 PM) so we can order pizza: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_a3RnXn80XiF0jC6<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca…> Co-sponsored by: Engineering Graduate Programs, Purdue OWL, and the newly formed Graduate Student Org: IGNITE (Indianapolis Graduate Network for Innovation, Training, and Engineering (IGNITE)) What to Expect: A brief welcome, highlighting all things engineering graduate students and postdocs in Indianapolis (upcoming events, opportunities to shape community culture, and relevant resources and people). Majority of the time will be structured networking designed to help you connect across graduate programs. RSVP now. We hope to see you there! Dr. Jackie McDermott, Engineering Graduate Programs Dr. Garrett Iván Colón, Purdue OWL IGNITE Student Organization Jacqueline E. McDermott, Ph.D. Associate Director of Graduate Student Excellence College of Engineering Dean’s Office for Graduate Education Purdue University Pronouns: she/her/hers jem(a)purdue.edu<mailto:jem@purdue.edu> www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineemcdermott<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.linked…> STT 353, 550 W. North St., Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Senior Capstone 2026 - 8:45am - 12:00pm in the Lilly Auditorium
by Zachary Daniel Sigafoes 19 Dec '25

19 Dec '25

Good morning, Today is our Capstone day! We'll be in the Lilly Auditorium and lobby from 8:45am through 12:00pm today. Please join us in celebrating the hardwork and efforts of our seniors as they share and present their hard work over the semester. If you'd like to be a juror, please write to Dr. Stang and let him know (we need more 🙂). Thank you, Zach Sigafoes - Executive Assistant Purdue University in Indianapolis SL 260S 723 West Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 zsigafoe(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zsigafoe@purdue.edu> - 765.495.7703 [cid:b81b1c7a-1d51-41e1-b077-0ea604f4143a]

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TA opportunity
by Carl R Wassgren 12 Dec '25

12 Dec '25

The CoE is looking to hire a TA to help with the IO Makerspace next semester. If you have an interested graduate student, please contact Any Tomaschke (atomasch(a)purdue.edu)

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Capstone Poster Presentation 12.19 - Jurors Needed
by Zachary Daniel Sigafoes 09 Dec '25

09 Dec '25

Hello, Dr. Stang is looking for Jurors to score this year's set of presentations for Senior Capstone Design's poster show and presentation taking place on Friday 12/19. If you're interested in assisting, please write to Dr. Stang so that he can keep of list of Jurors and prepare accordingly. Thank you, Zach Sigafoes - Executive Assistant Purdue University in Indianapolis SL 260S 723 West Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 zsigafoe(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zsigafoe@purdue.edu> - 765.495.7703 [cid:0c2b82a9-397d-41ad-97cb-09ffcc45d6df]

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Canceling the Mo, Dec 08 Indy Area Meeting
by Carl R Wassgren 07 Dec '25

07 Dec '25

Since there will be an ME Faculty Meeting on Tuesday (Dec 09), I'm canceling the Indy Area Meeting on Monday (Dec 08). -- Carl

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First Time UG Researcher Fellowship
by Carl R Wassgren 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

I heard about this program today and thought you'd find it of interest: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Research/EURO/programs/ftr The deadline has passed for this year, but please keep it in mind for next year. Also, in case you weren't already aware, ME offers a Bottomley UG research scholarship: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ME/Undergraduate/ResearchOpportunities (near the bottom of the page) The deadline for this one is very soon: Dec 10 according to the web page. -- Carl

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FW: EPICS / VIP Poster Session
by Carl R Wassgren 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

FYI. From: Aaron Edward Lottes <lottes(a)purdue.edu> Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM Subject: EPICS / VIP Poster Session Hi All, Please encourage faculty and staff to stop by the Indy EPICS/VIP poster session Thursday 4-6 in Campus Center 450 B&C. Umulis is looking for a strong show of support to these students. Thanks, Aaron

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SL 260 Office Hours - Thanksgiving Break (26-28)
by Zachary Daniel Sigafoes 24 Nov '25

24 Nov '25

Hello team, I'm writing to inform you that the SL 260 office will be closed from Wednesday 11/26 - Friday 11/28 in observance of the Thanksgiving Break. I will post notice on the door to the suite. Thank you, Zach Sigafoes - Executive Assistant Purdue University in Indianapolis SL 260S 723 West Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 zsigafoe(a)purdue.edu<mailto:zsigafoe@purdue.edu> - 765.495.7703 [cid:c11cfe61-5df8-465a-9c58-37066ab8badb]

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