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Office of Undergraduate Education
BOILER BUZZ

April 22, 2025  |  Spring 2025 Issue 14

Does your student organization have a callout or event coming up that you’d like to advertise?  Please submit your information via tinyurl.com/Boiler-Buzz<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinyurl.com%2FBoiler-Buzz&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432003064%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=T5nQ7%2FalfNg3xudXbDBP%2BYqKPBHy3kWoTfCv3zg5Dis%3D&reserved=0> to be featured in our next weekly digest.

WHAT'S IN THIS NEWSLETTER?

MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE

  *   NEW!!  Mars Desert Research Station Panel Event – April 24

  *   Silicon Civilization Challenge – April 26
  *   Wheel RIISE – April 26
  *   Leadership Opportunity: Up-Skill Platform
  *   Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase – September 28 and 29
  *   Purdue Engineering GradTrack Scholars
  *   Purdue Mars Desert Research Station Crew Application – due May 12
  *   Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs
  *   NEW!!  NASA Creative Internship – applications due August 29

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

TUE

4/22

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

ARMS 1021

Training Private Civilian Astronauts and Conducting Suborbital Research Flights

THU

4/24

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

FRNY G124

Mars Desert Research Station Panel Event

SAT

4/26

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School

Wheel RIISE

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

STEW 314

Silicon Civilization Challenge

SUN

9/28

4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Virtual

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase

MON

9/29

8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Virtual

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Explore Purdue University's Online Engineering Graduate Programs

Join our upcoming webinars to learn more about Purdue’s online engineering programs. Prepare to advance your career with a flexible curriculum designed for professional engineers.

Master's in Interdisciplinary Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/interdisciplinary-engineering?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter> (MSE):

  *   Includes a highly customizable plan of study with the choice of 14 concentrations including engineering management and leadership, quality engineering, and integrated vehicle systems engineering and access to 200+ engineering courses.
  *   Can be paired in a dual MSE + MBA pathway<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/dual-degree-mse-mba?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>.
  *   Register for the master's in interdisciplinary engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>
     *   Upcoming webinars: April 2, June 11

Master’s in Electrical and Computer Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter> (MSECE):

  *   Ranked #1 online master’s in electrical engineering by U.S. News and World Report, 2025
  *   Explore 7 areas of interest such as automatic control, CSNIP, computer engineering, fields and optics, microelectronics and nanotechnology, power and energy systems, VLSI and circuit design
  *   Register for the master’s in electrical & computer engineering webinars here.<https://engineering.purdue.edu/ECE/Academics/Online/Info-Sessions?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>
     *   Upcoming webinars: May 29, June 26, September 4

Master’s in Biomedical Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter> (MSBME):

  *   Highly ranked program that allows students to gain knowledge in areas such as biomaterials, biomechanics, and biomedical imaging.
  *   Same rigorous curriculum and esteemed faculty as the on-campus program, ensuring a top-quality education.
  *   Register for the master’s in biomedical engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/BME/Academics/Graduate/Online/Info-Sessions?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>.
     *   Upcoming webinars: April 23

Master’s programs in Autonomy<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/autonomy?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>, Robotics<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/robotics?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>, and Internet of Things<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/iot?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>

  *   3 new master's degree programs with a strong focus in the emerging fields of autonomous and connected systems
  *   Each program increases leadership skills and ability to effectively lead diverse teams across multiple engineering disciplines and promotes effective technical communication of complex concepts, analyses and solutions.
  *   Register for an upcoming master’s programs in autonomy, robotics, and internet of things webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>.
     *   Upcoming webinars: June 25

Master’s in Civil Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter> (MSCE):

  *   Ranked #2 in Best Online Master’s in Civil Engineering program by U.S. News & World Report, 2024
  *   Three interdisciplinary tracks: Sustainable Water, Infrastructure, Resiliency, and Sustainability, and Smart Mobility.
  *   Designed to enhance the skills of professionals leading engineering projects.
  *   Register for the master’s in civil engineering webinars here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/CCE/Academics/Graduate/Online/info-sessions?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>.
     *   Upcoming webinars: April 9, June 4

Master’s in Systems Engineering<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/programs/masters-degrees/systems-engineering?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>

  *   In partnership with Purdue’s Systems Collaboratory<https://www.purdue.edu/collaboratory/>, this program offers learners the opportunity to study and gain skills in the tools, methods, and processes of designing, analyzing, controlling, and improving complex engineered systems.
  *   Specifically, the program will educate students to develop new products, services, and organizations to address grand challenges facing society.
  *   Register for an upcoming master’s in systems engineering webinar here<https://engineering.purdue.edu/online/voh?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter>.
     *   Upcoming webinars: June 3

Additional Information Sessions

Discover more about life as an online student, the benefits of investing in your education, and get help with your application. Visit Purdue University online events page<https://www.purdue.edu/online/events/?utm_source=college_newsletter&utm_medium=undergrad_newsletter> for more information.

Leadership Opportunity: Up-Skill Platform

Hey Boilermakers,

APPLY HERE<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FjdagNjJzsta5ZNKh9&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432032522%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=YmDsQ%2FDoRINB7BI0dCA0dJip%2BIlMKSbal%2BVofu1v7kU%3D&reserved=0> to become a future leader of a brand-new student organization focused on building a platform to serve students with vital information to succeed in Purdue Engineering!

Why Join?

  *   Collaborate with College of Engineering leadership
  *   Gain training and experience in web development and project management
  *   Collaborate with the Dean’s Leadership Scholars and fellow student leaders
  *   Boost your resume with real-world leadership and impact
  *   Be part of a project that creates lasting change for the Purdue Engineering community

What We’re About:

The Purdue Engineering Up-Skill Platform, is a new student run initiative dedicated to connecting incoming and current engineering students to valuable tools, tutorials, and resources. We’re working to close gaps in access and awareness so all students can upskill with confidence and support.

Purdue offers many amazing resources—but they are often hard to find or underutilized. Our mission is to unify, promote, and expand those tools into one accessible platform for everyone.

If you're passionate about equity, innovation, and helping your fellow Boilermakers succeed, we want you on the team.

Boiler Up,

The Up-Skill Platform Team

Mars Desert Research Station Panel Event

Thursday, April 24

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

FRNY G124

Questions about the Mars Desert Research Station? We are holding a Q&A info session on Thursday 4/24 at 7pm in FRNY G124 so that students can hear from previous crew members and prepare themselves for when filling out the application for upcoming crews!

NASA Creative Internship

The application for the 2025-2026 Psyche Inspired internship<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsyche.asu.edu%2Fget-involved%2Fpsyche-inspired%2Fpsyche-inspired-application-platinum-class%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432043367%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=y3vun0oexUU3yRqV1OVYv5KW14iHinm2wZOKc%2BWAswI%3D&reserved=0> is open!

  *   NASA’s Psyche Inspired<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsyche.asu.edu%2Fget-involved%2Fpsyche-inspired%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432054821%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1MBZsaSVrU9g%2BYU%2F%2FTjTOzaIXG2m01zgR6n7gjxG1pw%3D&reserved=0> creative arts internship is open to full-time enrolled undergraduates in all majors from universities and community colleges in the U.S. and its territories.
  *   Psyche Inspired interns become virtual creatives-in-residence to share the excitement, innovation, science, and engineering of NASA’s Psyche mission with the public through artistic and creative works.
  *   Check out the work from this year’s interns in the online showcase<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsyche.asu.edu%2Fpsyche-inspired-showcase-iridium-class%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432066285%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kzyVoisRqzyZsHjsMo1jK00Kbd7fLm9IKf2oqVV%2Blr0%3D&reserved=0> open now!
  *   Applications<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpsyche.asu.edu%2Fget-involved%2Fpsyche-inspired%2Fpsyche-inspired-application-platinum-class%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432077510%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eu722shteX21nVN2h729dgtCwSSmA7CebkdrTZBXOJk%3D&reserved=0> are due Friday, August 29th at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT.

Purdue Engineering GradTrack Scholars

Various Dates (listed here<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack>)

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Engage in this online and highly interactive program will set you on the path to graduate school. Seniors will focus on preparing graduate school and fellowship applications. Discuss how your graduate school research can change the world!

Who: 2026 graduates (Seniors who are US Citizens or permanent residents)

Details: Six 1.5 hour meetings on Monday nights from August 2025 – October 2025 (specific dates/times are on our website: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack>)

  *   Demystify graduate school, fellowships, and the application process.
  *   Learn from mentors who are current Purdue Engineering graduate students.
  *   Finish the program with completed documents for a competitive graduate school application.

GradTrack Scholars excel in academic, professional and research settings while also displaying a commitment to fostering student success and community in engineering.

Apply here by April 28, 2025:

https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5MLIpS2W7VhPJs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpurdue.ca1.qualtrics.com%2Fjfe%2Fform%2FSV_e5MLIpS2W7VhPJs&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432088622%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=jeVsiuRt0Fgz3NhiHc%2FSY0aEAgjGQ0bd9k3qmYQ7fFk%3D&reserved=0>

Learn more on our website: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradtrack>

Fun Fact: The GradTrack Scholars program is recognized nationally and was awarded the 2023 CoNECD Program of the Year. Be part of the GradTrack Scholars family!

Purdue Engineering Virtual Graduate Showcase

September 28, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm

September 29, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Save the date for September 28-29, 2025. Open to all!

Meet Purdue Engineering Graduate Programs and Faculty, and learn about graduate research and summer undergraduate research programs at Purdue. Free, online, and interactive. Sign up for our mailing list to receive event updates and be notified when registration opens.

Join our mailing list and learn more: www.engr.purdue.edu/gradshowcase<http://www.engr.purdue.edu/gradshowcase>

Purdue Mars Desert Research Station Crew Application

The Mars Desert Research Station is an martian analog facility that allows crews to conduct 2-week missions to perform research supporting human space exploration. Purdue University has been invited to send two crews each year to visit MDRS, and applications are now open! Read more about Purdue MDRS Crews here: https://sites.google.com/view/purduemdrscrews/home<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fview%2Fpurduemdrscrews%2Fhome&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432099184%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=VvzpcwUDTt2%2FgQtx6Wi9zUv%2B6E03qW6ROfWYaJaKWRQ%3D&reserved=0>

Application is open till 5/12/2025! Access it here: https://forms.gle/P72hXt7y9jw8HUDg7<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FP72hXt7y9jw8HUDg7&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432109301%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ta%2FD2fW3M5vm%2Bo4vURwvsD0SCu4HntgZQMT3S7cNdo4%3D&reserved=0>

Email marssocietyofpurdue at gmail.com<mailto:marssocietyofpurdue at gmail.com> with questions or DM @purduemdrs on Instagram!

Silicon Civilization Challenge

Saturday, April 26

1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

STEW 314

The Silicon Civilization Challenge Ideathon by SSA Co. is a fast-paced, 4.5-hour competition uniting business, engineering, and liberal arts students to solve real-world problems using semiconductor technology. Teams of three (one from each discipline) will brainstorm, develop, and pitch innovative ideas to a panel of Purdue judges. The event includes snacks, a keynote, and three phases: ideation, pitch development, and final presentations. Participation is free, with a $500 prize for the winning team and awards for creativity, impact, and teamwork. First 20 teams get in—plus a 5-team waitlist. Need teammates? Join the Discord:

https://discord.gg/pC8rApWs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdiscord.gg%2FpC8rApWs&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432119099%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=AyzMLOPF%2BM2z8NgaNjM1fiW6ERStZgAh6pgk2PdSChI%3D&reserved=0>

Training Private Civilian Astronauts and Conducting Suborbital Research Flights

Tuesday, April 22

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

ARMS 1021

Rodrigo Carvalho Santiago is a research scientist who has worked on various projects related to spaceflight and astronautics. He will be sharing his experience with private astronaut training as well as going on high altitude flights in space environments.

See his full bio below:

Rodrigo Carvalho Santiago has been selected by IIAS to join the Astronaut Scientist Candidate Class of 2018. He reported for duty in 2019 for AST 101. A native of Volta Redonda- RJ – Brazil he has performed two high attitude flights in space environment conditions with the need for an IVA suit.

He was a researcher and advisor for the MIT / T.E.S.S (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) DATA ANALYSIS TESS GI Program lead by Padi Boyd at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.

During quarantine he was part of the Folding at Home team creating the infrastructure to create a supercomputer through peer-to-peer networking. In March 2020, the network had a more powerful processing volume and speed than the world’s top 7 supercomputers combined.

Rodrigo also joined a team to provide solutions for NASA Human Landing System project for the new generation of toilets in lunar, martian and orbital environments.

Director of NMMS 1 (National Manned Stratosphere Station Program) where his project involves the construction and operation of the NMSS-1 (National Manned Stratosphere Station), which can accommodate 6 to 8 crew members. The station will carry out research and experiments near the lower mesosphere for up to 8 days at the edge of space.

He was one of the chosen by UNITY for the development of applications for META QUEST 2 focused essentially on photo realistic simulations of Space, Lunar and Martian missions, where through his long experience as analog astronaut he can contribute to the reduction of errors in long distance missions.

Wheel RIISE

Saturday, April 26

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School

In 2025, RIISE is hosting Wheel RIISE where the organization hopes to include other universities across the Big Ten and Midwest. They are hoping to connect multiple universities to join the cause to raise awareness for adaptive sports. At the event, engineering and athletics will be dually highlighted.

Along with the engineering aspect, we will also host wheelchair basketball exhibition games with participation from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as well as the local Lafayette Spinners. The goal of this event is to share the talents of adaptive sports athletes with the community at large, highlight the connection between engineering and athletics, and foster inner-collegiate support for the cause amongst Midwest universities. With direct support from Purdue’s College of Engineering and Athletic’s Department, RIISE is excited to host this collaborative event!

Here is the link to a video recap of Wheel RIISE 2024: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PbWTI5THeo<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D2PbWTI5THeo&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432128736%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=fSSHZrta68RBrEYJvZC%2BH74KSC7RbYw1kohnxmUSuzE%3D&reserved=0>

Here is the link to our website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/RIISE/

MENTAL HEALTH MINUTE

Greetings from the CARES Hub!

We have 2 weeks of class remaining followed by finals…and then…summer break!

As you take on the challenges of the final weeks of the school year, we encourage you to focus on your wellness. Remember that taking care of yourself not only makes you feel better physically and emotionally, but also enhances your academic success! Each week from now through finals we will suggest a weekly well-being activity. We encourage you to engage in that activity 2 – 3 times per week and reflect on how you feel following the activity.

Week 1:  March 23 – March 29, 2025

Creative Expression

Engage in a creative activity like coloring, drawing, painting, writing, or playing music to relieve stress and release pent up emotions.

Week 2:  March 30 – April 5, 2025

Digital Detox

Reflect on your relationship with your mobile phone.  How many hours per day do you spend using it?  We often complain of not having enough time.  Is your mobile phone usage depleting your quality time?  Try silencing your phone for a while…even just 30 minutes a day to completely disconnect and savor a conversation with a friend, a nap, a cup of coffee, gym time, a walk, or anything that you enjoy, and leave your phone unused.

Helpful tools for checking screen time:

  *   Check Screen Time on iPhone<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsupport.apple.com%2Fen-us%2F108806%23%3A~%3Atext%3DTo%2520see%2520the%2520report%252C%2520go%2Cup%2520or%2520received%2520a%2520notification.&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432139459%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ZdAJi0oYxsLPwJdXteRc35f3HQlbIc1Xi393TNKzfRQ%3D&reserved=0>
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Week 3:  April 6 – April 12, 2025

Sufficient Sleep

Sleep is essential to your ability to think clearly, retain facts and information, make decisions, and solve problems.  Your sleep-deprived brain is not a high functioning brain.  This week, see how many nights you can sleep for 7 – 9 hours.  You will feel better, and your brain will work better too!

Week 4:  April 13 – 19, 2025

Choose Healthy Eats!

Bags of McDonald’s combo meals have been appearing quite a lot recently around the CARES Hub.  Could it be the lure of the Minecraft toys?  😊  Treats are enjoyable on occasion…who doesn’t love McDonald’s fries?  Try to think of your daily intake of food as fuel for your brain.  As final projects and exams are looming, your brain needs quality fuel for maximum output.  Fuel your brain with lean proteins, fruits, veggies, and a few grains thrown in for fiber and energy.

Week 5:  April 20 – 26, 2025

Move Your Body!

Did you know that exercise releases “feel good” chemicals in your body like Endorphins and Dopamine? Endorphins are natural painkillers and mood elevators and contribute to that “runners high” feeling for example.  Dopamine is often called the “happy hormone” and helps the brain associate exercise with a pleasurable experience which in turn encourages more physical movement.  So, head to the gym, hop on your bike, or go for a nature walk.  Just get your body moving to release those “feel good” feelings!

STUDENT SUCCESS RESOURCES

See your advisor! They are one of your single best resources at Purdue.  When in doubt, start with your College of Engineering Academic Advisor!

Campus Resources

  *   Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL)<https://owl.purdue.edu/owl>
  *   Supplemental Instruction (SI)<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/si/index.html>
  *   Academic Success Center<https://www.purdue.edu/asc>
  *   Academic Success Workshops<https://www.purdue.edu/asc/workshops.html>
  *   Shovel App<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fshovelapp.io%2Fpurdue%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cengr-boilerbuzz-list%40ecn.purdue.edu%7C612f7500779c4831864b08dd81c5f63f%7C4130bd397c53419cb1e58758d6d63f21%7C0%7C0%7C638809409432159924%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=D55IxNAznIRhls3wL7RqLRvy17fHTcEUTSAKWooXbW4%3D&reserved=0> - Time Blocking Study Planner free for all Purdue students

College of Engineering Resources

  *   FYE-EBEC Coding and Debugging Studio<https://engineering.purdue.edu/fye_i2i/i2i/fye-ebec/> - Need help with your code? Open to any undergrad student in the CoE.
  *   College of Engineering Academic Advising Resources<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Academics/Undergraduate/Advising> – Degree Maps, EAI Calculator, and Advisor Shout Outs
  *   Tutoring<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/InfoFor/CurrentStudents/academic-and-tutoring-resources> for Engineering students
  *   Taskhuman<https://engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Bloom/TaskHuman>

  *   Community, Assistance, and Resources for Engineering Students (CARES) Hub<http://engineering.purdue.edu/CARES>

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