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Discipline-Specific Organizations at Purdue Looking for a way to gain crucial leadership, networking, and communication skills? Want to boost your professional development expertise and connect with others in your major? If so, discipline-specific organizations in the engineering school here at Purdue are the perfect place to do so! These organizations include the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), the American Society of Civil Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and more. Almost every engineering discipline at Purdue has a chapter for national engineering organizations such as those provided above. Also, once admitted to your discipline of choice, in most disciplines you will automatically become a member of the organization correlating with your major. There are tons of opportunities to get more involved, however, and build connections with those in your discipline. Many of the organizations participate in...

Have you ever thought about what engineering is like beyond Purdue's campus? At Purdue, you are able to discover how engineering is applied to the real world while out on Co-Op, or you can take your engineering experiences abroad with the GEARE program. Kendall Kyle in Ecuador where she studied abroad  For a Co-Op, there are two main options, you could choose to start after your freshman year and do a 5 sessions co-op. There is also another option of the 3 sessions co-op which does not need to be started until as late as your senior year, so many students who are uneasy about the co-op program early in their academic career choose this route. Both options usually require you to stay for 5 years, but you’ll only be paying 4 years of tuition! Marisa Hughes, who completed a 3 session co-op rotation with Zimmer Biomet, chose to go with the co-op program over standard summer internships because she knew that she would receive more real-world experiences. By staying with the same company...

A great way to get involved on campus is through the various car clubs that Purdue has to offer. Not only are you gaining valuable experience with working in a team, members of these clubs are designing and building something that is directly related to engineering and their interests. By participating in the building of a car, one can learn everything from the technical skills of machining various parts to soft skills of project management and communication.                         Some of the major car clubs on campus include Purdue Baja Racing, Purdue Formula SAE, ChemE Car and Purdue Electric Racing. There are unique features and requirements each of these teams have to include. For the ChemE Car team, the biggest difference is that the car is powered by a chemical reaction, rather than a motor. Additionally, the ChemE car is much smaller (the size of a remote control car) c...

           There are several fun Purdue traditions to take part in during your time on campus! One of the most famous examples is a fountain run, which primarily take place in the fall at the beginning of the school year.   Students run through the fountains on campus, including Loeb fountain, Memorial fountain, the lion’s head fountain, and the engineering fountain.   Fountain runs are great ways to cool off in the summer, bond with friends, and prepare yourself for a new year at Purdue!   The lion’s head fountain is one of the stops on the fountain run, but also presents another Purdue tradition in and of itself.   According to legend, drinking from each of the four lions’ heads will grant you good luck on your next exam. Another important tradition is associated with the bell tower.  Supposedly, if a student stands under the bell tower before they graduate, they will graduate in more than four years.  As such, most Purdue st...

Looking for leadership opportunities within engineering at Purdue? There are plenty of them, one of the most popular  options is to  be come  an Ambassador in the College of Engineering.  There are a few different ways in which students can become ambassadors at Purdue! 1) Global Engineering Ambassadors Ambassadors for Purdue’s Global Engineering Program interact with both current and prospective students. In addition to presenting at student fairs, they are involved in various Global Engineering events .  This includes participating in the  annual I2D Expo and hosting international visitors on campus. As  a bonus , ambassadors who participate in at least 10 events each semester will be awarded a $250 travel grant that can be applied to a study abroad program or to a conference for professional development. Additional grants can be earned as they continue to participate in more events throughout the semester! 2) Engineering Ambassadors These students a...

1. Purdue University Dance Marathon (PUDM):  The biggest student-run organization on campus! You can join as a dancer, where you get to fundraise leading up to the 18-hour long event or be even more involved and join a committee! Some of the committees include Riley Relations, where you fundraise to sponsor events for the Riley families throughout the year & are paired with a Riley family for the night of the event, Special Events Committee, where you organize 5K’s and other events around campus throughout the year, and so much more! 2. Boiler Gold Rush (BGR):  Whether it be as a new student, a team leader (TL), or even a Supervisor, there are so many ways to get involved with BGR! This week-long event is held the week before classes start in August. As a new student, it is your first chance to meet your new colleagues and participate in many games, fountain runs, and other fun activities throughout the week. It is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the campus a...