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The BlueprintBlueprint #17: Vanessa Wyche - Director, NASA's Johnson Space CenterIn this episode, we chat with Vanessa E. Wyche, Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and a trailblazer in the field of space exploration and leadership. Dr. Wyche has over three decades of experience at NASA, contributing to numerous human spaceflight missions and programs. As the first African American woman to lead the Johnson Space Center, she is at the forefront of innovations in space exploration and human spaceflight. Vanessa shares her journey, the challenges she has faced, and her vision for the future of space exploration, all while inspiring the next generation of STEM leaders. Tune in fo...2024-10-2229 minThe BlueprintBlueprint #16: Duncan Mulgrew - Co-Founder & CEO of Uniform SierraIn this episode, we chat with Duncan Mulgrew, Co-Founder & CEO of Uniform Sierra, a defense company that builds drones that are designed to protect humans. Duncan has been building and flying small unmanned systems for close to 10 years and has accumulated over 2,500 remote flight hours. He has built over 100 unique aircraft and operated them around the country and world.
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Today’s Podcast Guest: Duncan Mulgrew
Duncan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncanmulgrew/
Blueprint Podcast Host: Liam Kauffman
Liam’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman
Bluep...2024-01-241h 07The BlueprintBlueprint #15: Dr. Jay Gore - Purdue’s Reilly Professor in Combustion EngineeringIn this episode, we speak with Dr. Jay Gore, Purdue’s Reilly Professor in Combustion Engineering (with courtesy appointments in Aeronautics & Astronautics and Chemical Engineering). Dr. Gore was the founding Director of the Energy Center at Discovery Park and the founder of the SURF program at Purdue. He also worked for the US State Dept. where he coordinated with U.S. and international governors on the topics of energy and climate issues. Furthermore, he was awarded Best Paper of the Year by A.S.M.E. and has authored over 200 conference papers. We hope you enjoy this episode as mu...2023-12-0351 minThe BlueprintBlueprint #14: Arvind Raman - John A. Edwardson Dean of Engineering, Purdue UniversityIn this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Purdue's John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering, Arvind Raman. Born in Uttar Pradesh, India, to immigrant parents, Raman's early life was shaped by adaptability and a strong foundation in STEM, thanks to his mother. Pursuing mechanical engineering at the leading Indian Institute of Technology, his insatiable curiosity led him to Purdue for his master's, followed by a PhD at the University of California, Berkeley. Beyond his accolades, Dr. Raman's journey is a testament to passion, resilience, and the drive to understand and innovate. We hope you...2023-12-0338 minThe BlueprintBlueprint #13: Kevin Jin - Internships, Building Habits, and Chasing GoalsIn this episode, we speak with Kevin Jin. Kevin is a senior at Purdue University studying industrial engineering, which is ranked 2nd in the nation in industrial engineering programs. Kevin has been active in multiple organizations, including Purdue Solutions consulting and PurdueTHINK consulting, with internships at West Monroe and Deloitte. Thanks for listening.
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Kevin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinleijin/
Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman
Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun
Grey's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greyson-lemmons-engineer
GUEST REQUEST FORM AN...2023-10-2433 minThe BlueprintBlueprint #12: Aref Malek & Jacob Zietek - Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, & EthicsIn this episode, we speak with Aref Malek and Jacob Zietek, two computer science students at Purdue University. Both share a deep passion for innovation and Artificial Intelligence, and are club presidents for the Purdue AI/ML club, which offers students a wide range of initiatives to get involved in. Our conversation spans from AI and club initiatives, all the way to the roots of how machine learning works and the ethics surrounding AI. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!
If you're interested in the Purdue ASME/AI club...2023-05-091h 09The BlueprintBlueprint #11: Renee Thomas - DEIOn today's episode, we are joined by Renee A. Thomas. Renee was recently appointed associate vice provost for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. She previously served as director of the Purdue University Black Cultural Center and has three decades of experience in higher education administration with expertise in program development, student services, community engagement and fundraising. She is committed to promoting a campus climate that ensures the inclusion of diverse students, faculty, and staff in all aspects of the university. During her tenure, Thomas has been known for her ability to nurture, support and mentor students. She plays an active...2023-04-1739 min
The BlueprintBlueprint #10: Mung Chiang - President of Purdue UniversityOn today's episode, we are honored to be joined by Purdue University’s President, Mung Chiang. President Chiang brings with him a wealth of experience. He holds a B.S. in electrical engineering and mathematics and M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Stanford University. He has received numerous awards for his work in edge computing and wireless resource allocation, and holds 25 patents. He has also founded three companies and has published several influential books. President Chiang has also served as a diplomat and policy-maker, being the Science and Technology Adviser to the U.S. Secretary of St...2023-03-0618 min
The BlueprintBlueprint #09: Julia King - Staff Director of Purdue School of Mechanical EngineeringOn this episode we are joined by Julia King. Julia received a bachelor of science in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in 1991 and worked in multiple engineering and program management positions before coming to Purdue. She is now the staff director of the Purdue School of mechanical engineering. As staff director, Julia is responsible for the schools industry relations, initiatives, and also leads student engagement programs.
We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for Listening!
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Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com
Liam's Linkedln: l...2022-11-0727 min
The BlueprintBlueprint #08: Dr. Eckhard A Groll - Head of Purdue Mechanical EngineeringOn today’s episode, we are joined by Dr. Eckhard A. Groll. Dr. Groll is the Reilly Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University, where he also serves as the Head of Mechanical Engineering. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Hannover, in Hannover, Germany. He has had numerous rewards over his career in the areas of teaching, research, and innovation. His research centers around thermodynamics, specifically, for high performance buildings, sustainability, and transportation.
We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for Listening!
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The BlueprintBlueprint #07.2: Marcus Lannie - Purdue ASME Part 2On today’s episode, we chat with Marcus Lannie. Marcus graduated this past spring from Purdue university with a degree in mechanical engineering. This coming year Marcus will be pursuing his Master’s in ME with a concentration in Product Design from UC Berkeley. During his time at Purdue, Marcus Lannie grew the purdue ASME organization from 10 to 300 members, was receipt of the Purdue Engineering fellows award, the highest engineering honor at Purdue, and recently received the 2022 ASME Charles T. Main Student Section Leadership Gold Medal. On this second episode, we discuss aspects of moving on as a leader, purs...2022-09-1827 min
The BlueprintBlueprint #07.1: Marcus Lannie - Purdue ASME Part 1On today’s episode, we chat with Marcus Lannie. Marcus graduated this past spring from Purdue university with a degree in mechanical engineering. This coming year Marcus will be pursuing his Master’s in ME with a concentration in Product Design from UC Berkeley. During his time at Purdue, Marcus Lannie grew the purdue ASME organization from 10 to 300 members, was receipt of the Purdue Engineering fellows award, the highest engineering honor at Purdue, and recently received the 2022 ASME Charles T. Main Student Section Leadership Gold Medal. On this episode, we discuss the upbringing of Purdue ASME, how Marcus was able...2022-09-0534 min
The BlueprintBlueprint #06: Tom Costabile - CEO of ASMEOn today’s episode, we sit down with Tom Costabile. Tom graduated from Manhattan College with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and also holds an MBA from Long Island University. Tom has a rich history of leading high-quality teams and companies and is currently the executive director and national CEO of ASME. Our conversation with Tom touches on a variety of topics, spanning from his background, advice he has for students, and the countless opportunities that the ASME national organization offers for members.
We hope you enjoy this episode and thanks for Listening!
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L...2022-04-2537 min
The BlueprintBlueprint #05: Mitch Daniels - President of Purdue UniversityIn this episode we sit down with current President of Purdue University, Mitch Daniels. Before leading as President of Purdue University for over 12 years, President Daniels was elected Governor of Indiana in 2004 and reelected in 2008. He was also the director of the Office of Management and Budget under President George W. Bush’s cabinet and a senior aide to President Ronald Reagan. Furthermore, he also worked in the private sector as Senior Vice President at Eli Lilly and Company, Indiana’s largest corporation. He is a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton Univ...2022-04-1231 min
The BlueprintBlueprint #04: Tim Cole - Control Engineering EntrepreneurTim Cole started out at Dupont as a process control engineer, where he worked for over 13 years before leaving to co-found Applied Control Engineering where he led and grew the company for over 30 years before retiring in 2017. On this episode, Tim provides plenty of insight regarding engineering and starting ACE.
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Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com
Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman
Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/agathiyatharun
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The BlueprintBlueprint #03: Dr. Joseph Chen - Purdue University Distinguished Math ProfessorDr. Joseph Chen attended Purdue University and has a Phd in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and has now been teaching at Purdue University for over 11 years. He has been unanimously awarded the Distinguished Faculty for Research award for his commitment to his students and is very well known for his popular Chenflix series where he is able to teach math in a very engaging and interesting format for students. In this episode, Chen details his journey to becoming a professor, provides advice for passionate students, and gives an overview of the research he has performed regarding space travel. 2022-02-0230 min
The BlueprintBlueprint #02: Jonathan Limp - Amazon Product Design EngineerJonathan Limp studied at Purdue University and graduated this past year with a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. In college, Jonathan led Purdue ASME as president and interned as a product design engineer at Amazon where he is now a full time product design engineer for Amazon’s Lab 126. On this episode, Jonathan details how he was able to land the Amazon internship, what advice he would give to career driven students, and what a product design engineer does.
Thank you so much for listening!
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Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com
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The BlueprintBlueprint #01: Marcus Lannie & Sajon Seaberg - Purdue ASME ExecutivesOn the first episode of the ASME podcast, hosts Liam Kauffman and Aggy Tharun are joined by guests Marcus Lannie and Sajon Seaberg where they go deep into all Purdue ASME does. From hearing about Purdue ASME’s growth from only 10 members all the way to 300, to tips about gaining internships and launching a successful career, this episode demonstrates why being a part of Purdue ASME is unmatched.
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Purdue ASME Website: https://www.purdueasme.com
Liam's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in/liam-kauffman
Aggy's Linkedln: linkedin.com/in...2021-11-1732 min