Coffee Break with Purdue Engineering

Episode 41: There's help when you need it. Purdue Engineering CARES with Kristy Eaton.

Kristy Eaton discusses the CARES (Community, Assistance and Resources for Engineering Students) program and support options for engineering students at Purdue University.00:00 Intro01:16 Meet Kristy (and Murphy!)01:51 About Kristy04:37 Kristy's career origins06:49 How the CARES Hub began09:05 What is Purdue CARES and the CARES Hub?13:18 Common challenges engineering undergrads bring to CARES 16:49 The culture around mental health at Purdue 20:07 Future goals for the CARES Hub23:05 How do professors and faculty receive mental health support at Purdue?24:43 Final piece of advice for prospective and current students

Episode 40: Grand Prix & Purdue SWE with Mikalah Wiles

Mikalah Wiles tells us about her experience on Purdue SWE's Grand Prix team as well as her experience as an #industrialengineering 00:00 Intro01:23 About Mikalah02:09 Growing up in Bloomington, Indiana02:36 Mikalah's journey to Purdue05:07 Why Mikalah chose Industrial Engineering08:03 Mikalah's involvement on campus10:29 Choosing to join the Society of Women Engineers Grand Prix team12:49 Is it challenging to get involved on a Grand Prix team?15:32 SWE's kart and practice18:26 Where does SWE build their kart?18:53 Fundraising & sponsors20:15 Mikalah's special role on the team -driver!24:27 Mikalah's final pieces of adviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Mikala Wiles, Industrial EngineeringLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcastEpisode 40: Grand Prix & Purdue SWE with Mikalah Wiles

Episode 39: Purdue Student Resources with Tamara Markey

In our episode with Tamara Markey, Bryan and Matt talk about the Engineering Student Success Center and how Tam's experience as a teacher and an engineer play an important role in the day to day operations.00:00 Intro01:14 About Tam02:56 Difference in campus from Tam's undergrad to now04:15 Tam's journey back to Purdue06:31 Tam's role at Purdue07:42 MEP programs (pre-Purdue)09:24 MEP programs (at Purdue)13:06 MEP Indianapolis support14:09 Common challenges students face20:44 Where can students find these resources?22:05 Suggestions to students when they feel like they don't belong24:23 Tam's favorite Purdue experiences26:54 Final adviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Tamara Markey, Director of Engineering Student SuccessLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast

Episode 38: Preparing for college with Sean McKee

Matt and Bryan talk with Sean McKee, our Assistant Director of Recruitment here in the Office of Future Engineers. Sean brings a wealth of insights into high school students and how they can better prepare for engienering at Purdue.00:00 Intro01:17 About Sean04:05 Sean's involvement with EPICs06:13 Sean's career journey10:14 Sean's involvement on campus16:00 Advice to students starting their college journeys/high school19:00 How to know what an engineer is24:27 Struggles students face when applying to college28:51 AI and the college process30:23 How can students utilize these resources?38:05 Final AdviceHosts: Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Matt Calvo, Construction Engineering: 2027Guest:Sean McKee, Assistant Director of Recruiting in Purdue's College of EngineeringLocation: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast

Episode 37: Study Abroad Opportunities at Purdue with Elizabeth

Calvin and Bryan talk with Elizabeth Saunders, a student in construction engineering at Purdue who has taken advantage of multiple study abroad opportunities.00:00 Intro01:03 About Elizabeth03:01 Involvement on campus03:42 Deciding to go to Purdue05:41 Study Abroad Opportunities at Purdue07:21 Why Elizabeth studied abroad & her experience11:12 Balancing courses and traveling while studying abroad12:37 Deciding what courses to take abroad 13:52 Most memorable study abroad moments18:45 How Elizabeth found her more specific Kenya research study abroad opportunity21:09 Going into study abroad without knowing anyone22:30 Lessons learned & study abroad takeaways24:22 AdviceHosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: BS December 2024, MS December 2025Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027Guest:Elizabeth Saunders, Construction Engineering Dec. 2025Location: West Lafayette-------------------------------------------------------------------------Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue UniversityPhone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edupurdue.edu/futureengineersDudley Hall, Suite 1312363 N. Grant StreetWest Lafayette, IN 47907#purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#constructionengineering