Innovative and vital research demands a dynamic and evolving program. It requires a straightforward and common sense approach to research, to transforming discoveries into products, to translating products to the marketplace, and, most of all, to the agreements that make partnerships work.
Building on the Purdue tradition and a proven track record of technical and commercial biomedical success, the Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering breaks the mold of traditional academic partnerships through:
The size of the company or the project doesn't matter; what is important is finding what is right for you, so as to leverage the best for everyone involved.
Cooperative Education (Co-op) experiences offer numerous benefits for students looking to gain real-world experience before they graduate. For an employer, it provides the opportunity to hire highly motivated students whose career objectives are directly related to the job.
Internships serve as a talent pipeline for identifying and recruiting potential future employees. Interns may bring a fresh perspective and innovative ideas.
For students, internships in industry or research institutes are a great way to develop experience, discipline and provide practical application of theory and skills learned in the classroom.
Students that participate in internships not only add value to the company/research institute but also can tailor their future studies to include valuable skills needed in a particular industry.
