Why did you choose Purdue?
I chose to attend Purdue because of its highly esteemed engineering program which I believed would offer me both a challenging and rewarding experience. Another aspect of the engineering program at Purdue that attracted me was the FYE program. As I was not sure what kind of engineering I wanted to do, I found the opportunity to explore the different majors and become familiar with them before committing to one to be unique to other schools and extremely useful. I also had the opportunity to be a part of the Honors College, and the interdisciplinary nature of the Honors program was very appealing to me. I felt that at Purdue I would be able to gain a world-class engineering education, while still being able to explore my other academic interests, and this has proven to be true.
Why did you choose engineering as a major?
Ever since I was a little girl, I would pick up the newspaper from my grandmother's house and go directly to the sudoku and crossword page. I have always loved solving puzzles and finding solutions, and the idea that we can apply these skills to innovations in the real world is exciting to me. It is as though the world is our sudoku puzzle, and engineering provides us with the tools to solve it. The central issue I am driven to solve is climate change, and I truly believe engineering will provide me with the tools that will allow me to contribute to its solution.
What is your favorite thing about being a Purdue Engineer?
My favorite thing about being a Purdue Engineer is the community you are a part of. One of the best things about Purdue is its collaborative and supportive environment, in which everyone tries to help everyone. This comradery and friendship you find with being a Purdue Engineer makes me proud to be a part of the community.
What is your secret to success in the College of Engineering?
My secret to success in the College of Engineering is teamwork. Engineering is a highly collaborative field, and the best way to succeed, and have fun while doing so, is to work with others and build friendships along the way.
What is your favorite Purdue memory?
My favorite memories at Purdue are always at the basketball games. Win or lose, Purdue bball will always have a special place in my heart.