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) or parking (free for A-pass holders in the STT surface lot), 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@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
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
www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelineemcdermott
STT 353, 550 W. North St., Indianapolis, IN 46202