Assembly Required

Skyler and Ric speak with Kirby, owner of Plainsong Music Services.  Listen as they discuss the field of Music Therapy, Kirby's journey that led to the creation of her business, and the need it fulfills in the Anderson community and beyond.

In this episode of Assembly Required, we interview the HR Managers from three of the Industry Partners participating in the Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program - AAMP. In the first segment, Skyler and Lorne speak with Melissa from Barber Manufacturing Company, and Mary from Sirmax North America, Inc.  In the second segment, Matt speaks with Erik and Jason from Precision Strip, Inc.  They discuss the value of their companies' participation in the AAMP program.

In this episode of Assembly Required required, Skyler continues the conversation with students in the Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program.  Boyd, Donnesha, Kyle and Michael share their thoughts on what drew them to participate in the AAMP program, the material and programs that are taught, and their hopes for a bright future following graduation.  Enjoy!

In this episode, Matt and Skyler talk to Gary and Chustin, two students in the Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program.  They discuss how they learned about the program, the application process, what they are learning, and their hopes for what will follow their graduation.

In this episode, Skyler speaks to Gerry, a Purdue Polytechnic Anderson professor, about his role in developing curriculum for Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program and his experience as an AAMP instructor.  Corey, the Director of Purdue Polytechnic Anderson, is also part of the conversation speaking about the integral part that Purdue Polytechnic Anderson has had in the history, development and success of the AAMP program.

In this episode of Assembly Required, Hosts Matt and Skyler talk to Lorri and Steve about their role in developing the curriculum for the Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program (AAMP), why the curriculum content is important to the students and industry partners, and how the graduates will apply it in the workplace.

In this episode of our series on Anderson's Advanced Manufacturing Program (AAMP), Matt interviews Thomas Broderick, Mayor of Anderson, IN. Mayor Broderick speaks of the history of the AAMP program, and the impact it is making in the Anderson community. 

In this episode, Skyler and Matt speak to the Coordinator of the AAMP program, Marc Slayton, Deputy Director of Economic Development, City of Anderson.  Marc speaks in depth about the history and development of the program, the impact it has made on AAMP graduates, their employers, and the future of the program.

The Assembly Required Team has has created a series of episodes interviewing the people involved in the in AAMP - Anderson Advanced Manufacturing Program.  In this episode, Matt and Ric give a brief overview of the AAMP program and describe the 7 following episodes that feature interviews with current AAMP students, the Mayor of Anderson, the coordinator of the program, the faculty and industry partners.  More information on AAMP can be found at this link: https://andersonecondev.com/565/AAMP-Work-Readiness-Initiative  

Make Like A Girl Day at Purdue Polytechnic Anderson was Friday, October 11.  16 girls from 12 high schools built 3D Printers, and learned directly from our professors about our four Bachelor of Science Degrees.  Six lucky girls won 3D Printers to take home.  Matt talks to a few of the girls about their experience, and their educational and career goals.

In the first part of this episode, Matt, Skyler, Sean and Ric discuss our upcoming Black and Gold Day, where High School Juniors and Seniors spend a day at Purdue Polytechnic Anderson learning about our four degree programs by participating in activities lead by our faculty.  Black and Gold is Friday, November 8, from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.  For more information, go to www.purdue.edu/anderson and click on the Banner at the top of the page. In the second part of the show, Matt and Sean take off on a technical conversation about electronics and programming, which gives deeper insight into the Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Computer Information Technology Degrees.  Boiler Up and Enjoy!

In this episode, Megan and Skyler go on location to Holic Foods in Middletown, IN, a startup manufacturer, where Megan worked as an intern in the 2018-2019 school year.  Along with the owners, they discuss the history of the company, how their collaboration with Purdue Polytechnic Anderson and students has benefited all involved, and the company's continuing journey to success.  

Matt, Patrick, Lorne and Ric have a course by course discussion on the rigors of the Engineering Technology degree.

In the spring, Purdue Polytechnic Anderson hosted over 200 middle school students for a morning of activities related to our degrees.  In this episode, Matt and Patrick engage several students in conversation about their experience.  Enjoy!

Matt, Sean, Patrick and Lorne are back for an in depth discussion of fast food - topic relevant to many a college student.  This is an entertaining topic and discussion, to say the least.

Matt, Sean, Patrick and Lorne get together for a serious, and sometimes not so serious, course by course overview of the Mechatronics degree.

Listen to Matt and Lorne discuss streaming as a hobby, managing time, balancing work and school, and having fun.

In this episode, Matt, Lorne and Patrick discuss their dietary practices, cooking skills, good health, and how they relate to success in college.

In this episode of Assembly Required, Computer Information Technology students, Matt and Lorne, discuss at length and in detail the process of building your own PC.  Listen and learn about CPU's, Cores, Threads, Motherboards, Game Cards, Video Cards, and how to choose components to best suit your applications and needs.   Happy New Year!