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PROFESSORS OF PURDUE: Brie Lawson Graduate Teaching Assistant and Biomechanics research phD candidate at Purdue University Passions: Loving and having a relationship with the Lord and sharing Christ’s love with others Been riding horses since she was eight and has a close bond with her current horse       “I gave my life to the Lord when I was young. Knowing Him and experiencing His unconditional love has caused me to love other people, and that’s such a sweet aspect of my work here as a TA.”   "I’ve always loved horses, but my parents told me I couldn’t have a horse until I graduated college. When I was eight, and I still hadn’t outgrown the “I love horses” stage, my parents let me take riding lessons. Six years later, God changed their hearts and they decided to buy me my own horse. It has been one of the greatest blessings in my life. I’m 24 years old, and I still haven’t outgrown the “I love horses” phase. "  "Being at the barn is my escape. Just b...

Student Spotlight: Sarah Scoggin, AAE 2020 What is your favorite part of engineering? Applicability.  I can approach almost any problem and solve it.  You can use it to fix a leak or design a rocket (both I have done)! What is the best thing about Purdue and/or why? The commitment Purdue has to the professional development of their students.  The professional practice office has many opportunities to advance or start your career including career fairs, resume workshops, mock interviews, etc. Tell us about a fun memory of your time at Purdue! I was working on my design project for my aero design class. When we walked into the building, BUZZ ALDRIN (one of the first men on the moon) was standing there! I had a 45 minute conversation with a man who has been to the moon and back and understood every word! Why do you love Purdue ? The co-op program allows you to work every other semester full-time as a full time student but without classes.  You get to travel the country ...

“There are tons of resources at Purdue aimed at helping you succeed, it’s up to you to take advantage of them.” I’m willing to bet that if you have told anyone you want to study engineering you’ve probably heard “Woah, engineering is hard.” or “You must be really smart.” I have heard different variations of that statement countless times. It’s absolutely true, engineering is not easy. It’s also true that if you’re willing to put in the work, pursuing a degree in engineering is absolutely worth it! I graduated from Purdue with a Bachelor’s of Chemical Engineering in May 2014. I began my career at Tate & Lyle as a Production Engineer where I was fortunate enough to be sent to Sweden several times to work as engineering technical support for startup of an oat processing plant. I currently work at Solvay as a Process Engineer making polymer resins for aerospace carbon fiber applications. When I was at Purdue I was president of the Society of Women Engineers and the Professional Practic...

Unlike many other schools, Purdue gives their students a 2-day fall break to relax, explore, study, or do anything they choose. There are so many different ways to spend your fall break, so below are just some of the ways our volunteers made the most of their four-day weekend. ·          Go home - Many Purdue students choose to go home to spend time with friends and family. In fact, going home may be one of the best ways to decompress and recharge for the second half of the semester. This past fall break, I went home to Pennsylvania and even brought my friend from school with me! Not only getting to spend time with my family, I also got to show my friend where I grew up and all of the best cities near me. No matter whether you go home alone or with friends, time with family is always a great choice for fall break. LT Megan in Philadelphia with her friend Tara over fall break ·          Go home with ...

PROFESSORS OF PURDUE: Beth Holloway Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education and Leah H. Jamieson Director of the Women in Engineering Program,  Purdue Engineering ; Assistant Professor,  Purdue University Mechanical Engineering Passionate About:  Helping people discover who they want to be Supporting women's success in engineering fields Advice to Female Engineers: It’s okay to like what you like Other people should not define what you do Be confident in what you want, find people who support you Always keep in mind why you want what you want - its long term instead of the classes you are in right now On What Inspired Her: Knew little about engineering so I didn’t know that there weren’t a lot of females Grew up in blue collar area and didn’t have a lot of engineers, electrician for dad who worked and complained about engineers Being a part of the design of everything and how useful it is Engineering shapes our future - important to have a diverse group Interest in rese...

Purdue's campus is known for providing a variety of activities outside of academia from basketball games and BGR to community events in Chauncey.  We recently asked our volunteers what makes Purdue attractive and some of the most common responses included… “Purdue is close to home and the atmosphere is great.” “I’ve never been to the midwest, but I fell in love with the campus after I visited.” “The atmosphere, everyone here was super nice.” “I love the environment of learning here. There is lots of group and teamwork.” “The programs are high ranking and the campus is pretty.” Below, you can find skits made by our volunteers describing their favorite things to do around campus or the Greater Lafayette community! Check them out below!   - Megan Tandarich WE Link LT Stay Connected with Purdue WIEP! Twitter :  @PurdueWIEP Instagram :  @PurdueWIEP Email :  purdue.welink@gmail.com Blog:  purduewiep.blogspot.com Purdue Women in Engineering Tweets by PurdueWIEP

My TL Buddy and our new students at the Block P! As a freshman, Boiler Gold Rush, our new student orientation program, was an amazing way to meet people in my residence hall, learn about campus, and increase my confidence going into college.  Through interest sessions, team bonding events, and inclusive discussions, my experience allowed me to feel comfortable finding a new home at Purdue.  Boiler Gold Rush really sets Purdue apart, as you can clearly see how much the Team Leaders care about the success of their new students. My BGR group when I was a new student in 2016. Because of this great experience, I applied to be a Team Leader for Boiler Gold Rush 2017, and it was truly incredible.  As a Team Leader, I trained with a group of peers, and we learned from supervisors who were team leaders the year before.  During BGR 2017,  my school spirit increased even more, and it was helpful to have this group of team leaders to reach out to throughout the experience. ...