Bryan and Calvin welcome Nikki Zavodny, an Environmental and Ecological Engineering student, to the podcast. Nikki dives into projects and research she's participated in during her time at Purdue as well as a life-changing trip she took to Rwanda with the Engineers Without Borders program.
0:00 Student Introduction
2:25 Calvin & Ryan introduction
3:10 Involvement on Campus
4:00 how was the Rwanda experience?
5:05 How would you describe Environmental & Ecological Engineering?
6:20 How did you pick EEE when transferring to Purdue?
7:18 What companies are employing EEE grads?
8:20 Favorite courses9:30 Hands on courses?
10:45 Did pathways help you choose where to concentrate in your major?
12:00 How did your path help with your research goals?
13:00 Getting involved with SURF research
13:47 Interesting projects in your coursework
14:40 Student life
15:40 How has Purdue satisfied your love for environmental engineering?
16:20 Resources?
19:30 What advice do you have for incoming students?
Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024
Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027
Guest:Nikki Zavodny, Environmental and Ecological Engineering: May 2025
Campus: West Lafayette
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