Without theme parks open due the Covid-19 pandemic, gaining experience through job internships was all but impossible last summer for students pursuing careers in the live entertainment industry.

Ides of Engineering podcast hosts Bryce Lemert and Alex Petty talked with many alumni during the 50th Anniversary Celebration that took place in the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering. In this episode, you'll meet Drew Mattison, Dave Meeker, and Arnold Young. True to the spirit of our program and those who pursue a degree in MDE or IDES, each share their own unique story and next giant leap.

The engineering education community recently learned of the passing of Dr. Robert Montgomery. Known as “Doctor Bob” to his students, Bob wore many hats during his time in engineering at Purdue and left a deep footprint in the foundation for many programs still thriving today. You will find throughout this tribute that both figuratively and literally, his iconic hats will be how many remember him.

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and an opportunity to serve, Abhipri Mishra (IDES '19 Pre-Med), a first year medical student at the Indiana University School of Medicine, is stepping up in a big way.

Exploring the design of online instruction to support and engage learners with Dr. Ruth Wertz, Valparaiso University

His artwork shared through his Instagram account caught our attention. Purdue Pete as Iron Man with animation? Come on! We wanted to learn more about Harry and his passion for art and why engineering? His answer to "why Purdue" is the most thoughtful - better yet- "thought-provoking" answer we have ever received. We are pleased to introduce you to Harry, an incoming First-Year Engineering student representing the Class of 2024.

Dr. Kerrie Douglas, Purdue University Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, and colleagues conducted a NSF-funded study that began in 2016 to develop an evaluation framework for large STEM online courses. In this video series, Douglas addresses the needs for instructors who are called to move their courses online due to the coronavirus pandemic. She shares what her team identified and learned that will be helpful for faculty looking to take their STEM coursework online.

Dimitrios Michalaros, a First-Year Engineering student, has had one lingering project incomplete from his high school days in Greece. That is, until today. He and three classmates entered a competition their senior year to design an artificial gravity Nanolab.

Michele Yatchmeneff, PhD student in the School of Engineering Education (ENE), is one of two Alaskan Natives to begin a tenure-track in engineering at the University of Alaska Anchorage this fall.

During the effort to make Connecticut the first state in the nation banning the chemical known as Bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles, a Purdue engineering alumna made her voice heard.

Thirty-five years after leaving Purdue with a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary engineering, Charlie Giesting (Engineering Management, `79) is forging a new career path.

An advisor with the First-Year Engineering Program since 2002, Jennings has led many advising initiatives.

The award recognizes Jennings' and Pukrop's excellence as counselors in the School of Engineering Education.