Nadeem Ali went on three internships while earning his mechanical engineering technology degree. Internships help “diversify your experience outside of your book-smarts” and make students especially attractive to future employers, he said.
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Techies Today Episode 010: Rosemary Astheimer, Flipping the Classroom
Rosemary Astheimer’s students watch her pre-recorded video lectures before coming to class, allowing for class meetings to be used for active, hands-on learning and problem-solving. Astheimer says the “flipped classroom” method better accommodates different learning styles.
Techies Today Episode 009: Mark Zimpfer, Construction Management & Limitless Opportunities
Mark Zimpfer, assistant professor of practice in Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Construction Management Technology, talks about the "almost limitless opportunities" for students studying construction management technology and about the construction industry-related YouTube channel he is helping to develop.
Techies Today Episode 008: Jay Akridge, Preparing Purdue for 2030
Purdue Provost Jay Akridge spoke with Polytechnic faculty and staff about new investments in faculty and facilities, making Purdue a "Teaching 1" institution, and preparing the University for the expected realities of 2030.
Techies Today Episode 007: Renee Thomas, Education thru Entertainment
Renee Thomas, director of Purdue’s Black Cultural Center, knows that being active in the campus community leads to academic success. With music, performing arts and cultural programs, the Black Cultural Center encourages students to get involved in “edutainment” — education through entertainment.
Techies Today Episode 006: Lindsay Drake & Carson Deal, Study Abroad Before Classes Begin
Â鶹¾«Æ·students Lindsay Drake and Carson Deal started their college experience with a two-week Study Abroad trip to Europe even before attending their first on-campus classes.
Techies Today Episode 005: Jim Tanoos, Supply Chain Management & Study Abroad
Â鶹¾«Æ·Vincennes' Jim Tanoos discusses supply chain management, globalization, and how studying abroad provides students with unique insight into this increasingly global field of study.
Techies Today Episode 004: Melody Birmingham-Byrd, Be Humble & Take Giant Leaps
Melody Birmingham-Byrd studied organizational leadership and has been a supervisor throughout her career, including more than seven years with Duke Energy. She reveals the inspiration for her career in management and shares advice about how to succeed in business in every phase of your career.
Techies Today Episode 003: Gozdem Kilaz — Jet Fuel from Plastic Waste?
Techies Today Episode 002: Mitch Daniels & Gary Bertoline, $140M Gateway Complex
Mitch Daniels and Gary Bertoline discuss the $140M Engineering & Polytechnic Gateway Complex, to be built soon on campus.