Victoria, Megan, Matt, Skyler and Ric got together via Zoom to talk about the completion of this unprecedented, unique spring semester.  Listen as they discuss coursework, teamwork, class projects, technology and resilience during the COVID craziness. Congratulations to Victoria, Megan and Matt who are graduating!  They have been valuable contributors to Assembly Required since it began in Fall of 2017.  We are proud of their accomplishments and wish them the best for a bright future!  Boiler Up!

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End of Spring Semester 2020 - The COVID Conversation

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.

An Afternoon With Plainsong Music Services

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.

AAMP - Industry Partners

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!

AAMP Students - Part 2

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.

AAMP Students - Gary and Chustin

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.

AAMP Faculty - Gerry and Corey

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.

AAMP Faculty - Lorri and Steve

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. 

AAMP - Interview with Mayor Thomas Broderick

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.

AAMP - The History and Benefits of AAMP with Marc Slayton

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  

AAMP - Introduction and Order of Series

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.

Make Like A Girl Day 2019

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!

Black and Gold Day 2019 Promo And A Discussion On Electronics

In this episode, Matt, Megan and Ric sit down with Brandon Holding, co-owner of Digital District, Anderson, Indiana's only Craft Beer and Arcade Bar.  They talk about the games, the special events, the beer, the food, and the future of this unique gathering place for all peoples: technology focused college students through retirees.  Enjoy the conversation, and thank you for listening.

An Afternoon With Digital District

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.  

An Afternoon With Holic Foods

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

Overview of the Engineering Technology degree

Weekly Podcast developed by Purdue Polytechnic Anderson students focusing on trends in technology, innovation and science, and student life.

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