
Episode 14 explores the VIP research program at Purdue University. Dr. Carla Zoltowski talks with hosts Calvin and Bryan about the many ways students can get involved in VIP research projects. 0:00 Intro, Purdue Alum fact: 38x38 Abby Lemert 4:15 Carla Zoltowski intro 5:03 What are the goals and mission of the VIP program? 6:30 How big are VIP teams? 9:43 How can students get involved in VIP? 14:20 What are technical and professional skills that students get out of VIP? 17:30 How does VIP mentor students? 21:23 Opportunities that come from VIP 23:30 Where is work done for VIP – in labs? 25:20 How much time do student have to do VIP projects? 28:15 What is the longevity of a VIP project? 31:00 What are the most unique VIP projects you’ve seen? Hosts: Calvin Given, Electrical Engineering: December 2024 Bryan Akinmade, Electrical Engineering: 2027 Guest: Dr. Carla Zoltowski, Associate Professor of Engineering Practice, VIP Faculty Elmore School of Electrical and Computer Engineering Campus: West Lafayette E-mail: cbz@purdue.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Office of Future Engineers, College of Engineering at Purdue University Phone: (765) 494-3975 Email: future-engineers@purdue.edu purdue.edu/futureengineers Dudley Hall, Suite 1312 363 N. Grant Street West Lafayette, IN 47907 #purdueengineering #purdueengineeringpodcast #purdueuniversityengineeringpodcast#purdueVIP #VIPprogram. #VIPlearningcommunity