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Monica Robison
Describe your potential job duties
As a Service Engineer for Accelera by Cummins, my focus will be to investigate and understand electrified bus systems while documenting and recommending appropriate corrective actions for product issues.
In what ways did the Polytechnic and/or Purdue help make you uniquely qualified for your new job?
James Nzoyikorera
Describe your potential job duties
Project management, process improvement, budget management, 2D and 3D printing, SolidWorks and AutoCAD designing.
Who would you like to thank as you finish your time at Purdue and start your career?
Sindie Ballotti, my advisor, played a big role in setting up my classes and helping me out with almost all the questions that I had during my time in the Polytechnic.
Kaitlyn Ling
Describe your potential job duties
I meet with customers to go over their expectations and the functions of their printed circuit boards. I create board layouts and instructions for the assembly process. I troubleshoot boards that have been returned for functionality issues. I am hopeful in the future that my job will also include designing printed circuit boards for customers. I started in January and I love being an engineer!
Kaile Maston
Describe your potential job duties
Fixing almost any hardware or software issue—from computer and phone networks, to making sure that classroom materials continue functioning as needed.
In what ways did the Polytechnic and/or Purdue help make you uniquely qualified for your new job?
Purdue Polytechnic helped me get a better understanding of the job I will be doing and help better prepare me for situations that may arise down the line as I get more workforce experience.
Aviation Community Day to be held in Indianapolis
The public is invited to attend the 5th annual Aviation Community Day at the Aviation Technology Center in Indianapolis, a free, family-friendly event. Pilot a flight simulator, tour the school and facility, and climb aboard aircraft on display for photos in the cockpit.
Allison Transmission hosts high school engineers in Indianapolis for Purdue evGrandPrix’s “Test and Tune”
High schoolers from all over Indiana recently converged at Allison Transmission's Demonstration Track in Indianapolis for an all-electric go-kart test session. For many of the teams joining Purdue's evGrandPrix "Test and Tune" events this season, this is their high school's first experience with electric vehicle design, and they have no plans of slowing down.
Barber-Dansby receives Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service
Purdue Polytechnic’s Andrea Fay Barber-Dansby received the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service.
Polytechnic Anderson receives college readiness grant
Purdue Polytechnic Anderson received a $10,000 Bridge to College Day grant to expose high school juniors and seniors to postsecondary opportunities.
Anderson-area children introduced to food-related STEM careers
The Food Engineer Adventure summer camp offered in June by Purdue Polytechnic Anderson helped introduce kids to STEM education and career opportunities in the food sector. Participants learned about the food supply chain through hands-on activities, a field trip to a local farm, building an indoor garden, meal budgeting and shopping and a food challenge competition.