Seeking CoT student stories

The college's student recruitment efforts are the most effective when its students and young alumni tell their stories of success. Finding those stories has proven to be the biggest challenge, said Jason Mucher, director of communications.

"We are looking for the poster children of the college, those who best exemplify the ideal College of Technology student and alumni," he said. "Who is excelling in the classroom, in the lab, in an internship, in a career, or in life?"

The office is looking for students and alumni with stories that could make a high school student say: “I can relate to them. I want to do that. I want to go there.”

Here are examples of the types of stories that are being sought:

Students who have gotten extensively involved in undergraduate research
Students who are solving global challenges
Students who have been influenced by their interaction/connection with alumni
Students who have used an internship to help guide their career selection
Students who have received national recognition for research, a presentation, a publication or a competition
Students who have gotten extensively involved in CoT/Purdue organizations
Students who are starting their own businesses
Students who have overcome great personal obstacles to succeed
Students who are making a difference in the lives of others
Students who have been influenced by diversity (of ideas or culture)
Students who appreciate the global nature of their major
Students who have been involved in engagement with industry
Young alumni who have received high-profile jobs right after graduation

Send the names and basic details about what makes the students ideal for CoT marketing materials to Jason Mucher.