Internship Insights Panel
Hosted By: Purdue University College of Engineering
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Join the College of Engineering Dean's Office for Graduate Education and Master of Engineering Management for our Internship Insights Panel.
Event Details
Location
Purdue Graduate Student Center
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Event Description
Hear directly from graduate students who have secured competitive internships across industry and research. Our panelists will share how they found and landed their opportunities, what the internship experience was really like, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you are exploring your first internship or preparing for your next one, this session will provide practical strategies, candid advice, and perspective on navigating the process as a graduate student.
Panelists include:
- Lexy Arinze, MS in Civil Engineering and current PhD student in Engineering Education – Graduate internship at AtkinsRéalis
- Amanda Stone, current PhD student in Mechanical Engineering and GEM Fellow – Graduate internship with Intel and upcoming internship at Sandia National Labs
- Venonshya Sunder, current MS in Engineering Management – Graduate internships at Tesla, Walmart, and Zipline
When: Wednesday, February 25 from 4:00–5:00 PM
Where: Purdue Graduate Student Center (PGSC) or Zoom (to be shared out 24 hrs before event)
RSVP here: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0HtrXhaJE4Z2Nxk
Come prepared with questions and leave with actionable insights to strengthen your own internship search.