UGTA Opportunities for ME 365 and ME 375

ME UG Students: I am writing to invite interested students to apply for UG Teaching Assistantship positions (UGTAs).  At the current time the only courses we are seeking UGTAs are ME 365 and ME 375.  If you have a Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or better (or are close) and a grade of “B” or higher in the course you want to TA for, then you are eligible to apply for a position. To Apply To apply go to the TA Portal: https://engineering.purdue.edu/MECL/tools/ta_app/ and submit your information by Friday (8/7/20) at 11:59pm. … Read more UGTA Opportunities for ME 365 and ME 375 →

Apply to be a Fall 2020 SI Leader for PHYS 241

We’re looking for a Supplemental Instruction leader for Physics 241 this fall. I was informed that Physics majors do not take this class, and that it’s mostly taken by Engineering students. I was hoping that an advisor(s) could share this opportunity with their students. Requirements for the SI position are: B+ or higher in Physics 241 and cumulative GPA 3.3 or higher. Please have students contact me (jacobsek@purdue.edu) if they’re interested, and I can help them with the application process. Thanks for your help, and hope you’re doing well, Karen… Read more Apply to be a Fall 2020 SI Leader for PHYS 241 →

Waiving GRE/GMAT – Georgia Tech MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance Program

Greetings! I am the Program/Recruiting Manager for Georgia Tech’s MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance Program . We are one of the only “Financial Engineering” programs in the Southern US, and are currently ranked among the top in QuantNet’s ranking of Financial Engineering Programs in North America. Our students learn the quantitative/analytical and computational skills needed to work in various sectors within the finance industry, including investment banking, sales and trading, asset/wealth management, risk management, financial technology, data science, analytics, consulting and more.  Some quick facts about graduates from our program: 96% of QCF… Read more Waiving GRE/GMAT – Georgia Tech MS in Quantitative and Computational Finance Program →

L.A.S.O.S NEW Program at FLACSO-Argentina

In the current scenario that COVID-19 is shanking the world, and besides, we don´t precisely know the transformative result and the total consequences for International Education. Even in a global context where international travel is not feasible for summer 2020, We at @Adelastudyabroad of @FLACSO Argentina, continue with the commitment to our goals to enhance transnational connection, global education, and deepening intercultural dialogues more than ever!  That is why I am so excited to announce the launch of a new immersive and innovative virtual study abroad experience: Latin American Online Summer (L.A.S.O.S.) This four weeks-long program,… Read more L.A.S.O.S NEW Program at FLACSO-Argentina →

DON’T FORGET! Tune in to the Undergraduate Student Awards today at 4PM ET!

Collegiate Inventors Competition Seeks Student Innovators – Apply by June 8th

Each year the National Inventors Hall of Fame® (NIHF) hosts a competition for innovative college students, called the Collegiate Inventors Competition® (CIC).   In this challenging time we are facing, CIC remains a future opportunity for participants to be recognized and rewarded for their ingenuity. The power of innovation has helped societies overcome challenges, and in order to create a brighter tomorrow, it is important for us to persevere today.   CIC gives college students the opportunity to:  Travel all-expenses-paid to the competition in Alexandria, Virginia  Compete for cash prizes  Network with innovation experts including NIHF Inductees… Read more Collegiate Inventors Competition Seeks Student Innovators – Apply by June 8th →

NSF REU in Integrated Nanomanufacturing at Boston University – Application process is now open until March 15, 2020

The applications are now open for summer 2020 for Boston University’s NSF REU site in Integrated Nanomanufacturing, an engineering and nanotechnology based summer research experience. We accept students currently enrolled in community college and those who are freshman through juniors at four-year colleges. The link to the application site is here: http://www.bu.edu/photonics-reu/2020-nsf-reu-application-page/. The application deadline is March 15, 2020. There is also a NSF ERC CELL-MET that has a few REU positions open. If students would like to be considered for the ERC REU program, knowing that they may be placed at BU, Florida International University, or University of Michigan, in the last… Read more NSF REU in Integrated Nanomanufacturing at Boston University – Application process is now open until March 15, 2020 →

Senior Send Off – March 25

It’s hard to believe, but May 2020 Commencement is fast approaching! That means that the alumni association will be hosting their spring Senior Send Off that sees over 2,000 graduates attend! The event is Wednesday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the PMU Ballrooms. We are excited for another class of Boilermakers to join the Purdue Alumni family. May and August graduates are encouraged to attend. Here is the link for you to RSVP: https://web.cvent.com/event/45f11d0f-3695-4f77-9528-1dbbdd52a41a/summary Graduates will receive their Purdue Alumni pint glass, can get pictures with Purdue Pete… Read more Senior Send Off – March 25 →

TEDxPurdueU Conference February 22nd

My name is Ed Hutchinson, and I am the marketing chair for TEDxPurdueU. This Saturday from 12pm to 4pm TEDxPurdueU will be hosting a TEDx conference in Loeb Playhouse that will include seven different TEDx talks from eight different speakers from Purdue, Greater Lafayette, and all around the country. The theme of the event is “Ikigai”, a Japanese concept that translates to “a reason for being.” Each of the seven talks will touch on the central theme while focusing on a variety of different topics. For more information about the… Read more TEDxPurdueU Conference February 22nd →