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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...

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...

Name:  Sneha Basu Major:  Computer Engineering Graduation Date:  2020 What is your favorite part of engineering? I enjoy engineering because it allows me to solve real world problems. I enjoy helping people and engineering allows me to do that. What is your favorite class you have taken and why? ECE 270 is my favorite class because it focused on the application of topics taught in lectures. In labs I was able to do hands on work to create programs and write code using knowledge I learned in class. What is the best thing about Purdue? I cherish all of the amazing people that I have met during my time at Purdue. Tell us about a fun memory about your time at Purdue! I was able to meet Margaret Atwood when she visited campus. She even signed her book for me! What sorts of things are you involved in on campus? Women in Engineering Program M&M (Mentors and Mentees), Women in Engineering WE Link Recruitment Project Committee, Honors College What is the best advice you r...

           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...

Name:  Jennifer Biasi Major:  Chemical Engineering Graduation Date:  2020 What is your favorite part about engineering? The school of Chemical Engineering. They are so supportive and I have really gro wn close to my peers in ChemE. What is the best thing about Purdue and/or why? The atmosphere! Everyone is filled with so much spirit and Purdue pride. Tell us about a funny memory of your time at Purdue! Being a team leader of BGR! It was great to be able to give back and help new students as they start college. Why do you love Purdue? Purdue has so many students but it still feels like home. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive, which I think differs from other schools. What sorts of things are you involved in on campus? I am a team leader for Boiler Gold Rush and I am in Delta Gamma, a sorority on campus. Fun fact about yourself? I have an identical twin. What is your favorite class and why? CHE 205. It is really hard but awesome to be taking a class that I know will b...

Out of the three options, EPICS, Honors, and ENGR 131/132, ENGR 131/132 is the most common course that engineering students take at Purdue. With over 2000 students enrolled in these classes each semester, the FYE department is able to break the classes down into sections of around 120 students. While this may seem large, each class contains 4 undergraduate teaching assistants, 1 graduate teaching assistant, and the main professor, making the student to teacher ratio much lower. ENGR 131/132 is broken up into two semesters: the first semester is 131 and the second is 132. In both courses, students are separated into teams of four that they will work with throughout the entire semester. In ENGR 131, Excel is the main platform covered, while 132 includes MATLAB. Each course spends about half the semester covering the basics of the program (you do not need any prior experience with Excel or MATLAB to succeed) and spends the other half working on a group project. In 131, the final project t...

Beginning your journey at Purdue is exciting; you get to begin a whole new chapter of your life!   The organizations that you are involved with will likely be a big part of your life on campus.   Outside of classes and homework, clubs are a great way to meet new people and find what you are passionate about.   Here is some of our best advice on ways to get involved in organizations while at Purdue! Attend callouts  These usually happen near the beginning of each semester and information can be found on a club’s website.  Organizations might also write callout information with chalk on the ground; check one out that you pass on your way to class!  Also, remember, a callout is not a commitment, and usually, there is free food! Check Out the Activities Fair This takes place at the beginning of each year, and do it to see what new opportunities there are on campus.  Information about the hundreds of clubs we have on camp...