Purdue ME is known worldwide for its research programs and facilities, from the largest academic propulsion lab in the world (Zucrow Labs), to the largest academic HVAC lab in the world (Herrick Labs), to the largest academic hydraulics lab in the country (Maha Labs). 

But these are not just for graduate students!  Many undergraduate students conduct research with faculty members.  Not only can you get hands-on with your chosen field, but it's also a huge networking advantage and resume builder when you begin to look for a job.  Faculty are looking for students like you, so take advantage of it!

Learn how to conduct research as an undergrad!

Part of being a successful Purdue ME student is making a connection to industry – whether it's through an internship, co-op, job opportunity, design project, or even an international work experience. Julia King and our Office of Industrial Experience can help you make that connection!

• Internships allow you to experience several different employers over the course of your time at Purdue. The duration of an internship experience is typically one semester, often during the summer.
• Co-Ops take this a step further, enabling you to alternate semesters between working full-time with a company, and attending classes.  Not only do you get a proper salary, but you also get months of real-world experience and a strong connection to a potential future employer!
• Job Search Tips: Purdue has many resources to help you find a job, from the workshops and advising offered by Purdue's Center for Career Opportunities, to an ME-exclusive blog that posts the latest job opportunities.

Connect to Purdue ME's Industry Connection!

Purdue offers you unprecedented opportunities to study overseas, with unmatched academic and cultural experiences.  International experience is guaranteed to give you a leg up in the job market, as every industry is now globally connected. That's why 40% of Purdue ME students study internationally (the national average is only 5%).

We have relationships with schools across the world, from Asia/Pacific, to Europe, to South America.  This means that your study abroad experience integrates perfectly into your Plan of Study, allowing you to graduate on time, and have the experience of a lifetime!

Learn more about Study Abroad at Purdue ME!

With COVID-19 cancelling many internships and co-ops, Purdue ME is offering an alternative program for students to stay engaged over the summer.  ME Summer Project Teams are virtual teams of 2-6 students, who work with a faculty or staff mentor on real-world engineering projects. Previous projects have included:

• Using acoustics to direct autonomous robots
• Redesigning a mechanism of Purdue ME’s wind tunnel
• Using the video game Minecraft to teach solid mechanics principles to high school students
• Adapting personal protective equipment using fluid mechanics to reduce airborne transmission of COVID-19
• Designing microrobots and robotic surgical tools
• Building digital models of bio-inspired structures like butterfly wings, snake skin, and rice leaves

Learn more about Purdue ME Summer Projects!

PurdueME.com is our undergraduate blog, which hosts up-to-date postings of the latest job openings, scholarships, callouts, class offerings, and much more. You can even subscribe to specific categories, so the latest postings are automatically emailed to you.  It's better than a bulletin board!

See the latest opportunities at PurdueME.com!