Janet Qubain
Alumna
BSEE '79
I think it is helpful to know what type of work you want to do, but enjoy the ride!
Why did you choose to study electrical and computer engineering?
I liked math and science in high school so my guidance counselor thought that meant nursing (for a female). A Purdue representative spoke in my senior physics class about engineering and I thought that looked more interesting.
Favorite Purdue ECE class or experience:
The class was “EE495 Intro to Computer Engineering.” I think it was an “experimental” class at the time!
How did your Purdue degree help you achieve your goals?
I was fortunate enough to work on early GPS systems, early voice air to ground communication and early texting over analog cell phone networks. I thoroughly enjoyed my engineering career!
What advice do you have for current ECE students?
I think it is helpful to know what type of work you want to do, but enjoy the ride!
What do you do in your free time?
I no longer work in the engineering field. I enjoy volunteering at a food pantry and a furnishings reuse center and spending time with my grandchildren. I love visiting my Boilermaker daughter on campus attending volleyball, football, basketball and baseball games (many more than when I was a student) and riding the Boilermaker Special!
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