An ability to think creatively and to develop innovative solutions to problems within the classroom, in student life, or in the community are the standards set to be selected as a Purdue Engineering Fellow. The honor comes with $25K upon graduation to be used in any desired endeavor.
The sixth class of Purdue Engineering Fellows was announced during a ceremony on Sept. 9 at Fowler Hall. Pictured (from L-R): Alumnus Mark D'Aiola, Maitri Pandya, Jessica Mu, Brandon Mar, Luke Ford, alumnus Bob Buckman, Adrienne Cibulka, Jenna Carter, Raishma Anwar and dean Arvind Raman.
The nomination letters were long, robust and glowing for the latest cohort of Purdue Engineering Fellows.
An ability to think creatively and to develop innovative solutions to problems within the classroom, in student life or in the community are the standards set by benefactors Robert H. Buckman (BSChE ’59) and wife Joyce A. Mollerup, who made an initial gift six years ago for this initiative. They wanted to open windows of opportunity for special engineering students who make a difference and deserve to be celebrated.
This sixth cohort, which includes Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering student Jessica Mu, checks the boxes.
“The greatest satisfaction we have ever had is watching other people grow to be the best that they can be,” said Buckman, who attended the event Monday. “The Purdue Engineering Fellows are those that best display that distinction at this time.”
Students, who will receive $25,000 upon graduation to be used in any desired endeavor, were nominated as juniors by faculty and staff. A committee made the final decision on the class.
Jessica Mu, senior in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Mu, from Kansas City, Kansas, is studying electrical engineering. She is president of the Purdue Student Engineering Foundation, leading the college’s outreach programs and efforts alongside the Office of Future Engineers. She is president of the Purdue Equestrian Team and co-president of the Purdue Engineering President’s Council. She is also involved as a College of Engineering Ambassador, Dean’s Leadership Scholar and member of Purdue Mortar Board Senior Honor Society.
Her favorite thing about Purdue is the intersection of so many passionate and driven individuals who create a welcoming, energetic and ambitious dynamic together on campus. She has completed three internships, two at Burns and McDonnell in its power grid and aviation divisions, and another this past summer at United Airlines, supporting avionics on the airline’s Boeing 787 fleet.
After graduation, Mu plans to pursue a full-time opportunity as an avionics engineer on wide-body commercial aircraft.
Source: Seven seniors selected as Purdue Engineering Fellows, to receive $25K
