Ides Of Engineering

Acoustical Engineer Rob St. Claire has taken a couple of giants leaps since graduating from Purdue (’16 MDE Acoustical and ’18 MS ME) leaving his mark on two high profile projects for the Ford Motor Company – the Lincoln Aviator and the all-new Mustang MACH E. Following along with host Teresa Walker, you’ll learn about these unique opportunities as well as his early internship at Apple and his most recent position at Knowles Corporation. Rob also talks about his extracurricular hobby at Purdue that has followed him present day as a sports media hobbyist for the Volleyball League of America. Lastly, he shares his take on the importance of his Purdue Engineering degree and the tools he learned in First-Year Engineering 131 and 132 that he still uses today. All good stuff and all-inspiring!  Resources: Rob with the Volleyball League of America: https://volleyballleagueofamerica.com/the-deep-corner Multidisciplinary Engineering, Acoustical Engineering Concentration: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ENE/Academics

Hosts Bryce Lemert and Alex Petty talked with many alumni during the 50th Anniversary Celebration that took place in the Neil Armstrong Hall of Engineering. In this episode, you'll meet Drew Mattison, Dave Meeker, and Arnold Young. True to the spirit of our program and those who pursue a degree in MDE or IDES, each share their own unique story and pathway.  Read more about each guest on our website: http://bit.ly/ides-50thalumniinterviews

In this special episode, we hear from our four Outstanding Alumni/ae at the annual awards banquet that took place on January 16, 2020 at the Dauch Alumni Center.  Judy Cleland, Jennifer Kerr, Pedro Pires de Miranda, and Arnold Young each have an incredible career and are such an inspiration to our students and alumni. After each were recognized, our honorees gave a brief speech that tells a bit about their career journey and who helped them along the way. Enjoy!

Producers Alex and Bryce, both Multidisciplinary Engineering students studying Acoustical Engineering, had the unique privilege to interview Dr. Grace during the School of Engineering Education's 150th celebration, including 50 Years of IDE. Learn how Dr. Grace came up with the idea for creating a degree program that intersects engineering and other disciplines and why it was so important at the time (and continues to be)! Photo Credit: Alumnus Dave Meeker #bringingtech2you

Devin Bechtell, ’19 MDE General Engineering, stopped by the Nest while he was on campus recruiting for John Deere at Industrial Roundtable. Devin gives us a candid conversation as a newly transitioned college graduate to working full time as a Quality Engineer. He also shared his path to Multidisciplinary Engineering from Mechanical Engineering, with a unique perspective on the desired skills he learned through our degree program.

Two acoustical engineering students meet two acoustical engineering alumni. OH, AND UNITED, they are the former and current co-producers of the Ides of Engineering Podcast! In this premier episode of our new co-producers Bryce and Alex, we meet up with Oscar and Zach in their home studio at a shared house near Indianapolis. Both are newly graduated from the Multidisciplinary Engineering Degree Program with a concentration in acoustical engineering. Bryce and Alex talk with Oscar and Zach about their transition from Purdue into their new roles as acoustical engineers. Listeners will learn more about the different and exciting roles of an acoustical engineer and what exactly it feels like in the first few months of graduating from Purdue. Be sure to tune in!

As we celebrate this month 50 YEARS of Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies and Multidisciplinary Engineering Degree Programs, we are excited to share a new installment of the programs' podcast. Co-hosts Oscar and Zach, both recent MDE acoustical engineering alumni, talk with 1976 IDE Alumnus Mark Shambaugh of Shambaugh and Son, a construction engineering services company specializing in the design build philosophy. He discussed the philosophy of design build and how it has been pivotal in their success, as well as Mark’s personal journey through this industry.   Mark also reflected on his time at Purdue University and how IDE helped to tailor his degree to match his career aspirations. He shared some great insights into program’s past and how this program can continue to prepare students while also allowing them to explore their passions.  

Drew’s self-designed plan of study would lay the groundwork for what would become the visual design concentration in Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies and Multidisciplinary Engineering. He shared some of his amazing experiences and expertise in the world of design and really showcased how important interdisciplinary thinking is to his profession. He also spoke on his current relationship at Purdue and the role he has taken on here, and in the process, gave some great advice for any student trying to navigate the complex period of time we call college.

We sit down with Professor Richard Dionne, a Purdue University Clinical Assistant Professor of Theatre in the Patti and Rusty Rueff School of Visual and Performing Arts, who mentors the multidisciplinary (MDE) theatre engineering students. Over the last several years, Purdue MDE theater engineering students have gained quite a reputation in the entertainment industry. We had the opportunity to sit down with Rich to discuss both his career and what exactly it is that makes this concentration so special.

Co-hosts Oscar and Zach met up with our alumni Paul Cloyd, Eric Schmidt, and Al Zdilla at the 2018 Purdue Homecoming. On this special occasion of the kickoff of Purdue's 150th Giant Leaps Celebration, we were excited to talk with Eric and Paul (both IDE '76), who we see regularly at our annual homecoming events. It was quite a surprise to meet Al (also IDE '76), as he was attending the game with Eric and Paul. You will hear about their connections, concentrations (discussing both environmental engineering and architectural engineering) in the mid-70's and how their degrees launched into successful careers across the country. For good measure, Eric told a great "Dr. Grace" story too, as many of our alumni do. Thanks for tuning in!

Co-hosts Oscar and Zach had the opportunity to chat with John Babb, a 1980 Interdisciplinary Engineering alumnus with a concentration in Ocean Engineering. John has had an amazing career in the submarine and defense industry working at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, New Jersey for over 30 years. John designs submarines for the future - as in 2040 and beyond. In their discussion, John talked about the submarine industry and how he has seen it evolve, as well as how his experience in interdisciplinary engineering shaped his career. More Info John is an Engineering Education Industrial Advisory Council member and a 2018 recipient of the Superior Civilian Service Award, the second highest civilian award from the U.S. Navy. "The award recognizes Babb’s outstanding contributions to the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division in Newport, the U.S. Navy and the nation." He is also a strong advocate for the youth and has mentored countless individuals throughout his career. We are proud to have John on ou

In this episode, our co-hosts Zach and Oscar sat down with Professor Rick Thomas, Music Composition and Sound Design for Theatre in the Patti & Rusty Rueff School of Design, Art, and Performance in the Purdue University College of Liberal Arts’ Department of Theatre. He has won numerous awards for his innovative, passionate, and multidisciplinary approach to teaching sound design. Because of his multidisciplinary nature, Professor Thomas has served as an important mentor to countless acoustical engineering students and alumni in Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Engineering. Zach, Oscar, and Professor Thomas discuss his history with the acoustical engineering concentration, his general approach to teaching, and his perspective on the nature of music.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of the IDES of Engineering Podcast.  Our cohosts, acoustical engineering seniors Zach Beyer and Oscar Otero, chat with Professor Mary Pilotte, Director of Engineering Education Undergraduate Degree Programs in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Professor Pilotte, or Professor P as the students call her, has continued the legacy of strong mentorship to build a strong and talented group of students who bond with each other over their shared passion and zeal for their career paths. Professor Pilotte discusses her role, touches on the concentrations and exactly what IS the difference between Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Engineering, and why she thinks this community is so special at a university like Purdue. Thanks for tuning in! This is the official podcast for the Interdisciplinary Engineering Studies and Multidisciplinary Engineering in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Now in our 50th year, this podcast is dedicated to